KBB Industry Sales jobs in Slough: Business Account Manager - Slough - REF:P3312
Location: Slough
Description:
KBB Business Account Manager – Slough
(Industry: Kitchen & Bedroom Design & Supply)
(Car, Tablet and Mobile phone also provided)
We have recruited for this company for almost 20 years, we can provide you with the best support throughout the application process, fast-track your CV to the hiring manager and give you the best guidance to be successful in your interview - Call 07435 717 734 to discuss the salary and how to proceed
We are looking for candidates based near Slough - ideally no further than 20 miles from the perimeter.
Please do not apply for the role of Business Account Manager unless you meet the following criteria:
• Hold a full UK Driving Licence
• Have a proven track record of account management within the KBB industry; this can come from working as a Business Account Manager, Business Development Manager or Sales Representative, or similar technical and specification-based roles, preferably from the high-rise market
• Have an understanding of tendering documents
• Be able to communicate confidently with people at all levels including Site/Project Managers, Buyers and Senior Managers
• Have experience in managing multiple projects
Additional attributes to fulfil the role of Business Account Manager:
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills
• Ability to manage your diary and time effectively, to ensure you meet all SLAs
• Presentable and able to communicate confidently with people at all levels
• Motivated and eager to succeed within a dynamic team
• A reliable team player, with a positive and flexible attitude
Key responsibilities of the Senior Business Account Manager will include:
• Managing and growing existing accounts with Key Contractors in Central London and surrounding areas
• Finalising specifications pre-tender by ensuring all relevant information is extracted from the tender packs and submitted to internal departments so that designs and quotations can be accurately put together to ensure a compliant bid
• Presenting the quotations and designs to the Contractor’s post-tender
• Following up on quotations with the Contractors to secure new work
• Developing strong relationships with Contractors to maintain and build a solid pipeline by providing excellent service and therefore being on the buyers’ radar for up-and-coming work
• Organising site set-up meetings before handing over to the project management team
• Achieving turnover growth within existing accounts
Additional desirable experience:
• A CSCS Card would also be advantageous but is not essential as can be included as part of the training
Client Info:
Our client is the largest and most successful, privately owned manufacturer of fitted kitchen, bedroom and bathroom furniture, in the UK and the organisation has been in operation for over 50 years, experiencing growth year on year. They have been successful in winning various tenders to supply fitted kitchens for New Build Social Housing projects and Private Development Projects throughout the country, these projects are delivered by large contractors such as Lovell, Countryside and Galliford Try.
These contractors now have large land banks and are building more open-market houses to compete with the likes of Barratt and Taylor Wimpey. Due to this continued demand, our client requires a Business Account Manager to manage and grow their large high-rise development accounts; these people will be an integral part of the business, liaising and forming strong relationships with Buyers, Architects, Contractors and Head Specifiers, and will play a key role in the company fulfilling its contractual obligations.
