Description
National Sales Account Manager
Sector - Automotive
Location: Remote UK
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Job Type:- Full-time
About the job and company
we work with HGV fleets and commercial vehicle operators to deliver high-quality solutions from initial concept through to manufacture and fitment.
Due to continued expansion, we are looking for a confident, commercially focused Sales Account Manager to join our growing fleet sales team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced sales professional with knowledge of the HGV curtain sider, vehicle livery or commercial vehicle branding sector to take ownership of customer relationships, grow existing accounts and develop new business.
Role and key responsibilities
As a Sales Account Manager, you will manage a portfolio of customers, acting as the key point of contact for their HGV curtain, livery, branding and internal load restraint requirements.
You will build strong, long-term relationships while identifying opportunities to grow accounts and win new business. Working closely with our internal teams, you will oversee projects from initial enquiry through to completion, ensuring customers receive a professional, responsive and commercially focused service.
This role would suit someone who is confident dealing with customers, commercially driven and capable of managing multiple projects while keeping the focus on sales and relationship development.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and develop a portfolio of existing customer accounts.
- Build strong, long-term relationships with customers and key decision-makers.
- Understand customer requirements and recommend commercially viable solutions.
- Grow existing accounts through upselling, cross-selling and identifying new opportunities.
- Generate new business through prospecting, cold calling, networking, social media and referrals.
- Manage the sales process from initial enquiry through to completion.
- Prepare and follow up quotations, converting opportunities into profitable sales.
- Liaise closely with internal teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and to specification.
- Keep customers informed throughout the project lifecycle.
- Monitor account performance, customer feedback and project milestones.
- Attend customer meetings, site visits, trade shows and industry events.
- Develop relationships with new and existing customers across a range of sectors.
- Identify emerging customer needs and develop tailored solutions.
- Maintain accurate customer and sales information using CRM systems.
- Achieve agreed sales targets and contribute to wider sales strategies.
Minimum Requirements for this position
- Previous experience within the **HGV curtain sider, commercial vehicle livery, vehicle graphics or vehicle branding industry**.
- Proven B2B sales experience with a track record of developing accounts and winning new business.
- Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
- A commercially minded approach with the ability to identify opportunities and add value.
- Confidence dealing with customers at all levels.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Experience using CRM systems and basic project management tools.
- A proactive, self-motivated approach and the ability to work independently in a remote-based role.
- The ability to manage the customer relationship without becoming unnecessarily involved in day-to-day operational detail.
- A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel for customer meetings and site visits.
- Benefits
- Remote-based working across the UK.
- Ongoing training, support and development.
- The opportunity to work with an established and growing industry specialist.
- A friendly and supportive working environment.
- Free onsite parking at office locations when required.
- Contributory pension scheme.
- Employee Assistance Programme
If you believe that your skills and experience match what we are looking for please submit your CV by clicking "Apply Now" and we will be in touch immediately.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals and comply with the Equality Act 2010.
Ethero Ltd is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.