Account Manager in Reading - Focus Resourcing

A new & exciting opportunity to join a growing organisation as an Account Manager on a full time, permanent basis. Are you focused, self-motivated and have a passion for generating new business?

• Office-based in Reading (no WFH)
• Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm (4:00pm finish on Fridays)
• £30K - £35K + uncapped commission, average OTE £45K - £50K

As the Account Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Increase sales pipeline, from lead sourcing to account management.
• Create opportunity within the base of customers by proactively contacting the base and building relationships.
• Present new services and enhance existing relationships.
• Generate leads by cold calling prospective clients, confirm meetings and following up marketing campaigns.
• Track record and report activity on accounts

The successful Account Manager will have the following related skills / experience:

• Proven sales experience from a product background (ideally furniture; other products considered)
• Must be able to demonstrate strong sales skills
• The ideal candidate will have worked in a similar role with a proactive approach to work.
• Proven ability to create, negotiate and manage long term relationships.
• Ability to identify client issues/needs and translate into compelling solutions to address clients requirements.
• Ability to engage, motivate, influence, and negotiate at all levels.
• Full, clean driving licence is also required and own vehicle