Business Development / External Account Manager (Ref: PK9443)

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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT / EXTERNAL ACCOUNT MANAGER - TRANSIT PACKAGING

HOMEBASED / TERRITORY: SUFFOLK, ESSEX, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, KENT, SUSSEX (OCCASSIONAL TRAVEL FURTHER AFIELD)

BASIC SALARY: GENUINELY OPEN (Client is looking for a High Calibre Candidate ) + Commission + Company Car / Car Allowance + 20 Days Annual Leave increasing to 25 after 5 Years

Our client is a leading Design and manufacturer of Bespoke Transit Packaging Solution (Corrugated & Foam) their specialism is the design and supply of high-performance protective packaging products to customers across the electronics, automotive, medical and industrial sectors, delivering innovative solutions that protect products throughout the supply chain.

They are looking for a competent and experienced Business Development / External Account Manager to manage and retain a portfolio of existing customers and also to develop new business - approx. 70/30% split in favour of account management

There is also the opportunity to join the company as a Sales Manager and build a Sales team

Key Responsibilities:

• Successfully manage and retain a portfolio of customers providing high service levels and account management
• Develop new profitable business and build / maintain existing active accounts
• Provide a solution sales process to all existing and potential customers
• Build strong personal relationships and credibility with customers up to the senior levels
• A proven track record of winning, growing and retaining new business and a wide exposure to business relationships with blue chip companies
• Must be keen to adapt to innovation and the introduction of new products to develop new business opportunities
• A self-starter who is versatile and flexible to new situations and able to work under pressure to high standards and expectations
• Able to use own initiative in decision making; adapt effectively and work well both in a team environment and individually
• Able to communicate effectively at all levels, strong negotiation and problem solving skills