Sales Account Manager

Ref: AS7353729

Maidstone, UK

£40,000

• Permanent
• Strategic Account Growth
• Event Marketing Expertise
• Sales Forecasting Proficiency

About the candidate

With over a decade of experience in sales, primarily within the on-trade sector dealing with beverages and fine wines, this candidate has demonstrated outstanding skills in driving profitability and enhancing customer relationships. They have a knack for bringing creative marketing strategies and sales initiatives alive, making the most out of market trends and customer insights. Adept at hosting events and negotiating deals, they stand as a seasoned professional adept in both up-scaling existing accounts and seeding new connections in diverse and dynamic environments.

Organised, proactive, and a natural team player, this Sales Account Manager shines in settings that are as results-oriented as they are fast-paced. Their career trajectory from managing entry-level sales at a local retailer to advanced roles in national distributors underpins a robust ascent through mastering interpersonal communication, strategic account management, and data-driven sales optimisation.

What makes them great?

• Relationship Building: Proven ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, increasing sales and fostering customer loyalty.
• Increased Sales Achievement: Directly contributed to a 30% sales increase over two years through effective promotional strategies and customer engagement.

Areas of expertise

• Strategic Account Management: Managed high-value accounts, achieving significant growth via strategic planning and relationship enhancement.
• Sales Forecasting and Analysis: Utilised analytical skills to enhance inventory control and sales prediction which led to improved operational efficiencies.
• Event Management: Expert in organising promotional events which have significantly increased brand visibility and market engagement.