I am currently recruiting a Sales Account Manager for an independent, trade-only Supplier of branded products and promotional merchandise.

Basic Salary: £22k to £25k

Benefits: Bonus, Pension scheme and 23 days holiday, plus bank holidays.

Working week: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5:30pm

Responsibilities as a Sales Account Manager:

- Develop existing business and identify and pursue sales opportunities with new trade customers
- Identify and source new and innovative product and collate product information and pricing
- Use Excel spreadsheets to calculate product pricing
- Build quotes for customers using QuoteWerks
- Contact, liaise and negotiate with suppliers/ factories, particularly in Asia
- Monitor 'live' orders to ensure customer deadlines are met
- Maintain log of unsuccessful quotes and reasons for not securing the business
- Attend trade fairs and regular client visits
- Update product information for the website and other platforms
- Make amendments to artwork using Adobe Illustrator
- Create visual content for e-shots using Adobe Photoshop
- Create written content for the company's social media accounts

Skills and requirements:

- Excellent communicator with the ability to forge strong business relationships with both suppliers and customers
- High proficient IT skills (Microsoft Office/ Adobe)
- Strong mathematical skills (for quote preparation)
- Proven organisational skills and the ability to multi-task and self-motivate
- Familiar with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator (preferred - not required)
- A keen interest in social media and marketing
- Enthusiasm to learn

The ideal candidate will be a results driven individual, with the ability to build rapport, motivated and have exceptional Sales and Marketing skills. Our client is looking for someone who has experience working in a comparable role.

If you feel this Sales Account Manager opportunity could suit you please contact Vicky at KHR Recruitment on 01622 822810.