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  • Posted By: JHR
  • Address:
    • Aspect Court
    • 47 Park Square East
    • Leeds
    • LS1 2NL
  • Contact: 0113 383 3738
  • Date Posted: 16th Dec 2008
  • Salary: £18,500 basic
  • Location: Leeds
  • Reference Code: PB/2638
  • Views Since Posting: 73
  • Full Description:

    This role is based in Leeds city centre, LS11, Near the White Rose Centre

    Salary and benefits: £18.5 basic, rising to £20.5 after 12 months, £21.5 after 18 months, £24.5 after 24 months, Company Car after 6 months, Mobile phone after 9 months – plus company pension and many other benefits


    COMPANY INFORMATION:

    Established for over 35 years
    Almost 700 people employed across 19 locations
    40,000m² of logistics facilities
    Total assets 2007 of £48.7 million
    2006/2007 capital investment of £7.2 million
    They are one of the market leaders for international freight in the UK. Import or export European or worldwide, they provide an effective single source solution for the management of all freight requirements.
    Operating the UK's largest European road freight network, full coverage across the whole continent can be provided.

    YOU MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING:

    A dynamic, switched personality with at least one year’s experience of working in a sales role. You should have a consistent work history – NO JOB HOPPERS. You should be educated to A level (ideally a graduate) and have a driving license with no more than 6 points. You should not be afraid of cold calling as the first year or two will require you to build up your accounts

    ROLE INFORMATION:

    Your main role will be to achieve profit growth through the effective management of new and existing customer accounts from sales through to delivery. You should have proven sales and account management experience. The first year or two will involve you hitting the phone to build up your client base – you will be required to meet and manage your accounts to maximise future profitability

    Main Responsibilities:

    •Consistently grow the revenue and achieve the targets as set out in the Account Manager Development Scheme.
    •Achieve sales productivity and revenue targets as set out in the Account Manager Development Scheme.
    •Maximise all revenue opportunities from existing customers by proactively pursuing undeveloped areas.
    •Generate new prospect leads and new accounts over the telephone and face-to-face.
    •Generate new prospect leads for the Sales and Marketing system using external sources.
    •Process consignments and enter telesales information on to the Sales and Marketing system.
    •Monitor consignments ensuring that the highest levels of service are carried out at every stage.
    •Provide customers with accurate and cost effective quotations.
    •Ensure all relevant sales and purchase ledger invoices within the Account Manager's remit are processed on time.
    •Prepare weekly/monthly figures of sales activity as instructed by the Branch Manager.
    •Provide a high level of internal and external customer care.

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