Sales & Account Executive

Sales & Account Executive

Sale, Manchester

Global Food/Chemical business in Manchester looking for a Sales Executive to join their team!

JOB DESCRIPTION

37.5 Hours Per Week. Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

£25,000 - £28,000 Salary

Main Duties:

• Respond and administer sales enquiries coming into the business
• Where appropriate, turn these sales enquiries around including the raising of quotations and on- boarding of new customers
• Build strong relationships and understanding for allocated customer accounts to respond and manage incoming enquiries effectively and efficiency
• Build strong relationships and understanding for allocated customer accounts to maintain and forecast business
• Identify opportunities for growth and diversification from allocated customer accounts including the promotion of the services
• Deliver excellent customer service at all times
• Develop and maintain a strong understanding of the company capabilities
• Liaise with intercompany partners to establish and confirm schedules and test options
• Ensure client project paperwork is returned and completed in a timely manner

QUALIFICATIONS

ESSENTIAL

• 2 years’ experience in customer service – account management role
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including MS Word, Excel & PPT.
• Effective communication skills both written and oral.
• High level of attention to detail.
• To be able to communicate to different levels within the business and to gain the confidence of the client.
• To be a self-starter and manage own workload in a timely and effective manner
• Strong organisational, multi-tasking and time management skills

DESIRABLE

• 2 years’ proven sales experience
• Experience of working within a multi task and busy environment
• Experience of using CRM and specialised software systems
• Knowledge and understanding of product testing
• General understanding of laboratories technical work

Other company benefits

• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Life Assurance (4 times annual salary)
• Company Pension Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 confidential support.
• Free car parking
• Worldwide career opportunities