Account Sales Specialist

Job Title: Account Sales Specialist

Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 per annum

Location: Greater Manchester (flexibility for travel abroad is required)

Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 40 Hours Per Week (Flexible Start Times)

Reed are super excited to be working exclusively with a rapidly growing business in the FMCG industry in Greater Manchester. They are a UK based, international supplier of key ingredients into the food manufacturing industry.

We are looking for a motivated Account Sales Executive to join our client's expanding team. This role offers a dynamic work environment where performance is recognised, and internal development is encouraged. If you thrive in customer-focused settings and have a strong work ethic, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Provide high-quality support to the Sales Director to exceed sales targets.
• Collaborate with various departments including Sales, Purchasing, Technical, and Production Planning to ensure strong communication and delivery on promises.
• Build and foster relationships, taking a lead role in resolving customer queries or issues as they arise.
• Liaise with internal departments and external suppliers to ensure all orders are processed correctly and within agreed time limits.
• Communicate and liaise with Account Managers as required.
• Assist with ad-hoc projects and complete day-to-day tasks, whether routine or urgent, successfully and in a timely manner.
• Maintain familiarity with all company updates and ensure confidentiality of information.
• Identify areas of account development and deliver appropriate solutions to maximise sales.
• Present sales ideas and product training to groups of intermediaries, predominantly face-to-face or via video call.
• Develop and maintain credible external relationships through knowledge of their business and marketplace.
• Stay updated with competitor activity, products, and services to build rapport and trust.
• Actively seek out influencers and develop professional and trusting relationships.
• Manage key cases and significant new business enquiries to ensure effective conversion of high-quality business.
• Provide support to the Sales Director during absences.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• At least three years of relevant Business to Business experience.
• Ideally within the FMCG industry
• Self-driven with a positive outlook and a degree of autonomy in decision making.
• Motivated and proactive with the ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organisation and planning skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Flexibility in hours to cover different global time zones.
• Strong time management skills within a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

What They Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Full training provided to support your development.
• Opportunities for career progression into technical roles.
• A supportive work environment with a focus on teamwork.
• Amazing, modern office facilities
• Flexible start times to accommodate work-life balance.
• Convenient location within walking distance of bus and train stations.