Senior Account Manager
1 day ago
Colchester
We are seeking a confident, ambitious Senior Account Manager to join a well-established, family-run Educational Supplies business based in Colchester. With over 50 years’ experience in the sector and a client base of more than 2,000 schools across London and the South East, this is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of your own sales territory and make a real impact on business growth. The Role This is a dynamic, dual-focused sales role, combining proactive telephone-based sales with face-to-face client visits. You will be responsible for building new relationships, expanding existing accounts, and driving revenue across a broad range of products, including exclusive, high-quality brands. Key responsibilities… • Own and grow a dedicated sales territory, delivering on ambitious revenue targets, • Identify and convert new business opportunities, • Manage and develop existing accounts to maximise customer value and retention, • Build strong, lasting client relationships through a professional, consultative approach, • Monitor market trends and competitor activity to inform your sales strategy, • Report regularly on performance metrics including sales growth, margins, and pipeline About You • Proven track record in sales, account management, or business development (3–5 years), • Strong ability to generate new business and nurture existing client relationships, • Confident communicator, capable of engaging clients over the phone and in person, • Self-motivated, organised, and target-driven, • Commercially aware with strong negotiation skills, • Full UK driving licence (maximum 6 points) What We Offer • Competitive salary up to £60,000 + generous commission (OTE up to £80,000), • Your own dedicated sales territory with a mix of new and established customers, • Comprehensive Sales Induction Programme, supported by our in-house sales coach, • Career progression through a tiered sales structure to more senior roles, • Ongoing coaching, training, and access to LinkedIn Learning, • The chance to work in a supportive, family-run business where your achievements are recognised and rewarded If you’re ambitious, motivated, and ready to take your sales career to the next level, apply now to join our team!