Account Manager - South London

SALES ACCOUNT MANAGER Location: South London Keywords: Consultative Sales, Client Relationships, Territory Management, Customer Solutions, Account Growth, CRM Tools, Field-Based Role, Career Progression, Recognition Rewards, Comprehensive Benefits

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Sales Account Manager to join a highly respected organisation in the South London region. This field-based position offers you the chance to make a tangible impact by consulting with clients and delivering tailored solutions that enhance their operational efficiency, safety, and productivity. You will manage your own region, build meaningful relationships, and drive business growth through a consultative approach. The company is renowned for its commitment to employee development, offering comprehensive on-boarding, ongoing learning programmes, and clear pathways for career advancement. With a full suite of benefits including private health-care, pension contributions, and recognition incentives such as travel experiences, this is an ideal environment for those who value continuous learning, achievement, and genuine progression.

• Enjoy autonomy in managing your own territory across South London while building lasting client partnerships through face-to-face engagement and consultative selling.
• Benefit from structured on-boarding, extensive training opportunities, and a supportive culture that prioritises internal promotion and recognises high performance with unique rewards.
• Access a comprehensive benefits package including private health-care, generous pension contributions, company car with fuel or charging card, mobile phone, laptop, and more.

What you'll do:

As a Sales Account Manager operating in South London, you will play a pivotal role in driving business success by engaging directly with clients on-site. Your day-to-day activities will involve visiting customers throughout your assigned patch, both nurturing established relationships and introducing the organisation’s offerings to new prospects. By adopting a consultative mindset, you will listen attentively to client needs before recommending bespoke solutions that improve their operations. Success in this role comes from proactively managing your accounts using advanced CRM systems, identifying avenues for growth within existing portfolios, and consistently exceeding agreed-upon targets.

• Develop and nurture strong relationships with both new prospects and existing clients within your designated South London territory by conducting regular face-to-face visits.
• Act as a trusted consultant by understanding each customer’s unique challenges and providing tailored solutions that address their specific needs.
• Proactively manage your portfolio of accounts using CRM tools to strategise effectively, report on progress, and deliver measurable results aligned with business objectives.
• Identify opportunities for long-term growth by uncovering additional needs within key accounts and fostering repeat business through exceptional service.
• Be responsible for achieving and surpassing sales targets while ensuring the highest levels of customer satisfaction are consistently maintained.
• Prepare detailed proposals and presentations that clearly communicate the value proposition of products and services to stakeholders at all organisational levels.
• Maintain accurate records of all client interactions, sales activities, and pipeline developments to ensure transparency and accountability in reporting.
• Participate actively in ongoing training sessions and professional development initiatives designed to enhance your skills and knowledge base.

What you bring:

To excel as a Sales Account Manager in this organisation, you will bring proven expertise from previous roles involving direct client interaction, whether from sales or account management backgrounds. Your interpersonal skills enable you to connect authentically with people at all levels while demonstrating empathy towards their operational challenges. You are adept at working autonomously yet appreciate the value of collaboration within a supportive team environment. Familiarity with CRM systems allows you to plan strategically and maintain transparency in all dealings. A willingness to travel is essential given the field-based nature of the position.

• Demonstrated experience in client-facing sales or account management roles where relationship-building was central to success, even if gained outside the current industry sector.
• A solution-focused approach characterised by curiosity, resilience when facing challenges, strong organisational abilities, and excellent communication skills across diverse audiences.
• The ability to work independently while remaining dependable within a collaborative team structure; you are comfortable being accountable for your own results yet thrive when sharing successes with others.
• Proficiency in leveraging CRM tools or similar platforms for strategic account planning, activity tracking, and performance reporting.
• A valid UK driving licence coupled with readiness to travel extensively throughout your allocated territory as required by the role’s field-based nature.
• Confidence in presenting tailored proposals or product demonstrations to stakeholders ranging from site staff up to executive decision-makers within client organisations.
• Commitment to delivering outstanding customer service at every touchpoint, ensuring satisfaction leads naturally into repeat business opportunities.

What's next:

If you are ready to take the next step in your career journey by joining a supportive team where your talents are recognised and rewarded - apply now!

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