Key Accounts Sales Consultant – Industry Sales

Our client provides service solutions, leasing, sourcing, cleaning & maintaining textiles for industry as well as commerce and the NHS public sector. They describe themselves as innovative and they constantly develop new products and services to better serve the changing needs of its customers and their industries. With over 9,000 employees working at over 60 sites, our client is a major UK employer who serves many thousands of organisations in all sectors of the economy. Their vision describes what they’re here to do which is to provide excellent textile services for their customers, by being determined, caring, empowering and having an excellent team who works together well is just some of the qualities they possess which they believe makes them a valued company. Now they are looking for a new member to join their ever growing team and help upkeep the impeccable reputation.

The position is a national, however the Birmingham office will be the main location for it, the role is 100% new business development, offering a holistic approach to work wear solutions for key account clients. The focus for this role will be to build key relationships within the Petrochemicals & Utilities sectors aiming to identify and source new opportunities for work wear solutions on a national, multi-site basis. You will responsible for building a robust pipeline of key opportunities and liaising with nominated suppliers and the clients purchasing departments to obtain the most suitable and cost effective garments/service for customers. All sales must be in line with the national account pricing model, any deviations are to be authorised by the Key Account Sales Manager and all activity and progress reports must be produced and submitted within the nominated timescale. Tender opportunities within the vertical should be identified and led by the Key Accounts Manager, taking responsibility for the bid process from cradle to grave, meanwhile you’ll be hitting the three main targets; financial turnover, margin and conversion ratio.

They are looking for someone who is personable and can put their own touch into their work as well as being a team player who is able to not only motivate and drive them self but others around them. It is essential that you have sales or industry experience with a natural ability to be able to excellently negotiate and influence your clients. Being enthusiastic, reliable and consistent are also great traits we look for as well as a valid full driving licence, this is key! If successful there is an induction programme that runs between 6 – 8 weeks and other training you may need will be determined from there.

For all your hard work my client offers a competitive negotiable basic salary and commission scheme, OTE £84,000uncapped, a company car, mobile, laptop, pension, private health care and 21 days holiday plus stats. They also have the ability to offer career progression into a multitude of sectors and positions.
If this sounds like the job for you and you tick all the right boxes, send us your CV today!