Hays Specialist Recruitment Ltd posted a job you might be interested in October 01, 2014 at 12:41PM

Hays Specialist Recruitment Ltd



Key Account Manager - Service Plans

Birmingham, United Kingdom, GB - Automotive

KEY ACCOUNT MANAGER - Midlands based



A full time permanent position has arisen for a Key Account Manager to join an existing Sales Team.



You will be working for one of the UK's leading service plan provides dealing with car dealerships across the UK & Europe to allow them to sell a Service Plan.



Reporting directly to the Sales Director, this position will be responsible for maintaining and developing existing accounts along with driving continual growth of the smaller accounts. It will suit a high energy, positive, self-motivator who can work within a fast paced team whilst working on their own initiative.



Key responsibilities:



* Foster a relationship with the key decision makers at none supporting Dealer Groups.

* Ensure that you gain the opportunity to pitch at service plan supplier review.

* Maintain and increase sales of existing accounts.

* Reach the targets and goals set for your territory.

* Ensure that overheads, costs and expenses are minimised by carefully controlling and utilising all resources effectively

* Manage and grow key customer relationships within existing accounts whilst developing new business opportunities

* Develop sales strategies and set targets.

* Compile and analyse sales figures to ensure maximum potential growth.

* Keep up to date with products and competitors on the market.

* Maintain close scrutiny of developments, legislation and events in the motor industry which will impact on future business opportunities or trading practices.



Skills and Experience:



It is essential you have experience of selling service plans to the automotive sector.



* Have experience of a business to business sales environment

* Exceptional relationship building skills at all levels within an organisation

* Motivated to work autonomously.

* Must be able to demonstrate a track record of sales success which includes account management and winning new business.

* Proven history in managing and developing teams to successfully deliver against target.

* The ability to influence at all levels and exceptional presentation skills are a must.

* A full UK driving licence and knowledge of the motor industry is essential.



Please apply on line or call me for more information.

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£35000.00 - £50000.00 per annum + car



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