Regional Account Manager (EGGER Flooring Products) Northern Region
Join a family owned, global manufacturer and enjoy a career with a sustainable business that values quality, progress and respect.
Region: The North & Scotland Contract Type: Full-time Job-Code: 4750 Department: Sales
Covering the North of England and Scotland you will develop new customer accounts and maintain and develop existing customer relationships, leading to acceptable growth in the specific market sector.
Your Tasks
- Develop new distribution customer accounts (Retailers & Contractors) and maintain and develop existing ones, within the laminate flooring market.
- Assist in developing new independent supply accounts (DIY & DIS), maintain existing customer relationships and provide adequate growth.
- Manage customer relationships at a senior level and assist with customer budget planning.
- Liaise with distributors and customers as required with specific reference to supplying product information, training, merchandising and support.
- Manage sales support to agreed budgets in relation to defined geographical sales area.
- Generate and track sales leads and produce reports where necessary utilising existing CRM database procedures.
- Contribute to the development of good and progressive customer relations and deal with customer complaints using the prescribed procedure.
- Contribute to the awareness and understanding of the development of the communication strategy for the laminate flooring market sector.
- Represent the company at key events, functions, seminars and business meetings.
- Assist in the development of product support initiatives through from launch to successful market positioning.
- Maintain a comprehensive database of key customer and competitor information utilising existing CRM database systems.
Our Requirements
- Degree/HND/NVQ or equivalent in Business Studies, Marketing or other related discipline preferred but not essential.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Computer literate with knowledge of databases and Microsoft software.
- Enthusiasm, drive and determination to succeed
- Strong Customer relation skills.
- Ability to set and achieve individual and team targets.
- Self-Motivation ability to work unsupervised.
- Willingness to travel in the UK and abroad, as you will have opportunities to visit some of our European manufacturing operations on occasion.
We Offer
The opportunity to join the largest manufacturing employer in Northumberland; focussed on quality, customer service, the environment and sustainability. Competitive employee benefits (including company pension scheme, learning and development opportunities, and a travel/fuel payment). Technologically advanced systems and processes. Comprehensive induction process, progressive training and development.
Other benefits include:
- A competitive salary and pension scheme (with Life Assurance).
- An annual Christmas bonus and gift.
- The chance to work for an international business operating across 11 countries.
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- An environmental and sustainability focused employer.
- Tailored training and career development opportunities.
- The opportunity to take part in a range of employee wellbeing initiatives.
- Monthly car allowance for our sales teams with a laptop and mobile phone.
Applications close: 23 October 2024
Your Contact
Philip Maloney, HR, T 01434 602191