Account Manager

It is an exciting time at Insight, as we seek to expand our solution offerings across EMEA, focusing on the latest technology and innovation that will add real value to businesses. Whether Cloud, Data Center, Mobility, Network & Security or Office productivity solutions, Insight’s unique model combines an array of advanced services and expert technical resources, bringing essential skills and helping customers by implement truly strategic technologies.

Insight UK is looking for an Account Manager to manage a successful book of accounts within the Education arm of our Public Sector team in Manchester. This role will take on a number of accounts that are already spending with Insight, to both develop these and bring on new business from lapsed or new clients. This is a full time permanent position and we need a strong candidate who can hit the ground running. Ideally you will have an Education or IT sales background, but this is not essential.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well established team, so we need someone who is hungry to succeed and wants to be part of an ever expanding part of the business.

You will be responsible for:

• Managing active accounts along with bringing on new business through outbound calling
• Maximising the opportunity presented by active contracts and frameworks
• Meeting or exceeding defined objectives and targets for profitable sales
• Reporting all required data on activity and performance in accordance with departmental and/or the team sales manager’s requirements
• Keeping detailed, accurate, up-to-date prospect and client information
• Accurately processing all orders in accordance with performance measurements
• Adhering to sales order processes
• Identifying opportunities for value added services sales e.g. Configuration, installation, Internet, professional services and leasing opportunities and engage with Insights specialist sales teams where appropriate
• Assisting clients with all questions and queries and where necessary refer to the relevant departments.
• Maintaining co-operative and productive inter-departmental relationships and procedures to deliver exceptional client services at all times.
• Communicating ideas for improvement aimed at enhancing performance and effectiveness at company, team, and personal levels.
• Developing product knowledge to required accredited standard

This is a great opportunity to be part of, and drive, the future direction of Insight. We offer a competitive remuneration package and excellent benefits, with the chance to work in a rewarding environment and with a high level of autonomy and creativity.

What’s so great about Insight’s culture? The excitement. The energy. The way you can see success all around you – and find it for yourself. If you come to Insight with a strong work ethic and an eye for success, you’ll find dozens of people reaching out to help you achieve your goal.