Account Manager (Permanent)

Job Title: Account Manager

Location: Nottingham (Office Based Role with potential for hybrid working following a successful probation period)

Salary: £32,000 - £34,000 per annum (based on experience) plus uncapped bonus

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

How does working for a rapidly growing business, with a vibrant work culture, where you feel invested in & supported sound? If you have at least 1 year of sales experience, & a 2:1 degree, then we have the role for you!

As an Account Manager, you'll start your journey with us with a starting salary of either £32k or £34k, depending on experience & an uncapped bonus.

You can focus on your career development & personal growth in a position where being entrepreneurial, resilient & tenacious are at the forefront & no two days are the same!

The Impact You Will Have:

It's time to step into the world of logistics, where you'll be immersed in a fast-paced & dynamic environment where every day is different with plenty of opportunities for learning & growth.

From road, rail, sea, & air - you'll become an expert in all the solutions we offer to some of the world's leading businesses.

The world of logistics can be an ever-changing landscape, whether it's customs complexities, new legislation or moving unusual goods - it's your task to navigate through this all whilst providing innovative solutions to your customers.

Everyday we strive to be Solutions Architects - but what does that mean? It's about not just finding any solution, but the right solution to help your customers succeed.

A Typical Day:

• Our customers success is at the heart of everything we do - it's paramount to always keep your customers up to date by communicating updates regularly
• By liaising with our Operations Teams, you will oversee that all journeys are smooth-running. If there is a hitch, you'll be on hand to guide your customer through the process
• Developing & pro-actively building relationships with new & existing customers, to ensure you are meeting their needs & develop future opportunities with existing accounts, sourcing leads, making contact by phone calls & video.
• You will have full autonomy of the sales cycle from sourcing to managing all your accounts in your portfolio
• Collaborating with our Operations Team to source & quote for the best solutions for both new & existing customers via all modes of transport & markets
• Navigating through the ever-changing world of logistics - every day is a school day! Eager to learn & develop your own knowledge, whilst being supported by industry professionals

Supporting you along the way:

With structured learning set in place from your first day, you'll be equipped with all the knowledge of our market-leading solutions to provide the highest level of service to your customers.

You will have the support of a whole team of people who want you to succeed, with access to 121 coaching with senior members of the team to help develop your skills & achieve your financial targets.

We are committed to your long-term career, enabling you to progress financially & personally with a structured career development. Our Account Management scheme is performance based, offering a starting salary between £32K and £34K (based on experience) per annum progressing to an Account Partner with a basic salary of £52k per annum plus uncapped bonus throughout the stages.

Here's how the scheme looks:

First year - Progression Stage 1

Account Manager - 1 year of sales experience Basic Salary - £32K

Account Manager - 2+ years of sales experience Basic Salary - £34K

12+ months - Progression Stage 2 - Account Manager Basic Salary - £34K

24+ months - Progression Stage 3 - Senior Account Manager Basic Salary - £40K

36+ months - Progression Stage 4 - Account Partner Basic Salary - £52K

Is this role for you?

Do you have previous B2B sales experience? This could be any form of sales - telesales or face-face whilst working towards sales targets?

Are you confident in reaching out & instigating conversations with potential customers?

Are you passionate about providing value to customers?

Are you driven, resilient, & determined to succeed?

What we'll offer you:

Besides being a great place to work with a lovely bunch of people (well we think so anyway!) here is what we have to offer you:

• Competitive salary
• Contributory pension with up to 6% employer contribution
• Life Assurance of 4 times basic salary on commencement of employment
• 25 days Holidays plus bank holidays
• Family focused: Up to 8 weeks paid Enhanced Parental Leave for new parents
• Monday - Friday, 9-5 pm inclusive of an hours lunch
• Opportunity to work from home 1 day per week
• Culture of internal promotion & progression
• Charity top-up scheme
• Coffee house with 200 Degrees Coffee/Bird & Blend tea
• Free offsite parking a short walk away
• Short walk to local retail park
• Regular social events

Please click the APPLY button to send your CV for this role.

Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: New Business Executive, Sales Consultant, B2B, Sales Executive, BDM, Business Development Executive, Business Development, Sales Development, Graduate Sales Executive, Graduate Business Development.