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Job Vacancy Details
Sales Account Executive
Business Services
Godalming
Permanent ⁄ £24000 - £28000
Updated May 7, 2012
You will be managing a portfolio of clients to grow their business through suppliers and actively promote the Company's additional services including catering equipment, catering supplies, central billing etc. You will also be able to identify and develop new prospect business in order to drive sales through suppliers. You will be looking after an allocated portfolio of clients in the Education sector, so experience of selling to Schools, Colleges or Universities is highly desirable.
You will develop and nurture relationships with your client base and suppliers to maximise the opportunities on the accounts, maintaining highest levels of customer service at all times.
Who we're looking for
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:
• Proven track record in an account management role;
• Excellent influencing and negotiating skills;
• Excellent understanding of relevant sales techniques both over the phone and face to face;
• Ability to build rapport at all levels;
• Good working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CRM systems;
• Experience of selling into Education sector;
• Good understanding of food service;
• Located within a commutable distance to Godalming;
• Due to the office location own transport is a must.
About our client
The Pelican Buying Company began trading in January 1990 and today provides a professional purchasing service to a diverse range of organisations in the private and public sectors. As a business, they aim to provide their customers with a professional purchasing service suited to their own individual needs. From a professional purchasing service, full account and contract management services to bill payment and management information, Pelican has a well-deserved reputation for professionalism, honesty, integrity and value.
Whilst saving money is one of the benefits of becoming a member of Pelican, their passion extends far beyond this, and Pelican's honest, customer-focused service is one of the reasons for their continual growth - at present around 3,000 hospitality businesses and 2,000 schools and colleges benefit from Pelican's services.
As an employer, they seek to recruit and appoint the best available person for the job and to encourage the development of employees to their full potential, promoting good working relationships, encouraging high standards of conduct and work performance and providing fair rewards.
What's on offer
Competitive basic salary £24,000 - £28,000 + annual bonus
Contributory pension, cash health plan - after qualifying period.
Michael Page Contact
For further info, apply or phone on 01932 264 000.
Job Ref: 13213356
Your application will be sent to Nataliya Laktionova.
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