An excellent opportunity has arisen in Leicester, for someone with a positive attitude who is keen to learn the diverse range of tasks required within the role of Account Manager.

About the company
Our client is firmly established as the leading supplier in automotive point of sale items for the used car market. For over 35 years they have produced a range of stock products complimented by their bespoke manufacturing and in-house creative design service for customised products. They supply motor manufacturers, dealership groups, franchised & independent dealers, finance houses.

About the role
As Account Manager, your key responsibilities will be to:

• Develop strong relationships with new and existing customers
• Discuss and understand customers’ needs and recommend suitable products
• Initiate sales activity via phone and email from existing customer database
• Follow up with emails and calls to ensure relationships with customers are maintained
• Handle complaints or objections
• Enter customers’ orders onto the system
• Obtain all the relevant information needed to create accurate and correct orders such as purchase orders, invoice address, delivery address
• Carry out ad-hoc tasks as required from time to time

About you
To be successful for the role of Account Manager, it would be desirable for you to have a background in account management, sales and/or customer services, and be looking for an opportunity to develop in this varied role.  You will also have / be:

• Customer focused with a genuine desire to make and keep customers happy
• Keen to learn
• IT literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• A positive and friendly attitude
• Able to communicate effectively with colleagues and customers
• Organised and punctual
• The ability to follow instructions
• A professional, confident telephone manner

About the rewards
Our client offers an opportunity to develop a long-term career and become an integral part of the company. For the role of Account Manager, the working hours are 8am to 5pm Monday to Thursday and 8am to 3pm on Fridays.

The position has a competitive salary of £11ph to £13ph (circa £23,000 to £27,000 per annum) and benefits include:

• Free onsite parking
• Early finish Friday
• Long service holidays
• Company profit share scheme

How to Apply
Please note that eRecruitSmart is advertising on behalf of the Hiring Company and your CV will be sent to the Hiring Manager who is responsible for the vacancy that you have applied to.   Please only apply if you consent to these terms.

You must reside in and have eligibility to work in the UK.   Please note, only suitable applicants will be contacted.  If your address and contact details are not on your CV, you will not be considered.

We look forward to hearing from you!