Account Manager (Software Solutions)

Salary: £36,000 – £54,000 per year

Would you like an ideal opportunity to further your career at an award-winning software company with over 800 colleagues worldwide based in 11 different countries? Our client is a leading provider of software solutions that help to deliver better services for their clients.

WIIFM?

* The opportunity to work at a central Manchester or London location

* Competitive salary between 30 and 45k dependant on experience within the field plus OTE of around the 15k mark dependant on level of role paid at 10%

* 26 days of holiday per year, a great pension plan, healthcare and employee events

* The opportunity to further develop your commercial skills, get in-house training and unlimited career support

* An opportunity for career progression

* You will be part of an exciting and inspiring work environment: The company is an international market leader in service management software.

What will I do?

Working as part of the field-sales team, your primary focus will be bringing in new business in addition to nurturing existing customer accounts. To achieve this, you will need to work closely with internal sales teams, marketing and implementation consultants to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and add value to customer expectations. Account managers are expected to identify new opportunities proactively by employing innovative techniques, out-of-the-box strategies and growing an industry network

Office based in Manchester 50% of the time you can expect to be out in the field 2 or 3 times a week.

What do I need?

Between two-five years’ experience in B2B sales, technology or pre-sales consultancy, preferably in business software solutions.

* B2B software or software solutions (preferable) sales experience

* Degree educated (1st or 2:1)

* Solid experience in the negotiation process and closing deals.

If you’re motivated, passionate about sales; and understand the ethics of business-to-business sales, the organisation can offer you the ideal opportunity to further your career at an award-winning software company.

Your profile:

* A 1st or 2:1 degree graduate (Masters preferable)

* Between two-five years’ experience in B2B sales, technology or pre-sales consultancy, preferably in business software solutions

* Genuine interest in technology and software

* Exceptional communication skills

* Creative and analytical thinker

* Superior time management skills and a strong attention to detail

* Role model with superior teamwork focus