Account Development Manager

Are you an ambitious sales professional with lots of experience managing high-value blue-chip accounts? Cloud 9 are working with a highly respected name in the packaging sector, as they are looking to appoint a Account Development Manager to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique blend of professional growth, mentoring opportunities, and the chance to make a significant impact within a thriving industry.

Why This Role Stands Out

Professional Growth: This position has become available due to an internal promotion, highlighting the company's commitment to career development.
Mentorship: Based ideally in the Midlands, you will have the opportunity to mentor junior members of staff onsite, contributing to their professional growth.
Nationwide Influence: While the role is UK-wide, your strategic location will enable you to foster strong relationships internally and drive value across the country.
Competitive Package: Enjoy a salary of circa £60k, complemented by a company car, incentivised bonus, and an attractive benefits package including pension.

Key Responsibilities

Enhance and expand a portfolio of existing customers by improving efficiencies and value engineering.
Visiting customers continually developing relationships to seek out further opportunities.

Review service levels, quotations, new specifications and progress of ongoing projects.

Completion of visit reports and actions agreed.

Provide a high value service and quality level for all accounts.

Report and be aware of market trends plus competitor and customer activities.

Maintain a strong pipeline of potential sales opportunities to sustain manufacturing output.

Understand our clients manufacturing processes to filter enquiries based on the strength of their operation
Work positively and productively with internal departments to ensure excellent service quality.

Demonstrate a commitment to the our clients values.

Proactively understand and participate in business improvement activities with the customer.

Appreciate the nature of high-volume sales of packaging materials.

Utilise sound technical product knowledge and understanding to provide a value-added relationship for the customer.

Skills and Experience

A minimum of 2 years proven experience in a similar role is essential.
Experience managing key or high-value accounts is also essential.

Experience in a paper-based manufacturing environment, is preferred. However, candidates from the distribution sector will also be considered.
Demonstrate excellent business acumen and a strong drive for sales.
Possess excellent communication skills, with the ability to converse eloquently at all levels.
Be self-driven and ambitious, with a genuine hunger for success.
A valid UK driving licence is required.
 

Why Apply?
This role is perfect for a driven individual looking to take their career to the next level while contributing to the success of a leading company in the packaging sector. If you have the skills and experience required, this could be the perfect next step in your professional journey.

Opportunity to join a people focussed and proactive business where you will receive ongoing support and development.