Role: Account Manager Location: Somerset, Dorset and Bristol Summary We Help Recruit are looking to recruit an Account Manager covering Somerset, Dorset and Bristol. About Our Client Our client are a UK-based company specialising in the production of high-quality packaging products. With a strong presence in the industry, they have built their reputation on delivering reliable and effective solutions for a wide range of applications. The Role As an Account Manager you will focus on implementing a sales strategy within a specific territory (Somerset, Dorset and Bristol) to achieve annual sales goals, focusing on maximising profitability through efficient planning and effective account management. Key duties include developing a sales plan, maintaining customer relationships, providing technical support, and reporting on market trends and opportunities, while occasionally assistingwith debt collection and supporting marketing efforts. Account Manager Responsibilities Establish a sales development plan for the territory, which exploits the full potential from both existing and prospective accounts to achieve sales objectives set out in agreed measures Organise the mosteconomical sales plan, which ensures maximum use of available selling time with minimum expense. Promote and project a first class company image by providing competent technical advice, handling of enquiries and orders and trouble shooting as required. Follow up quotations and report on the statusof all major negotiations and future opportunities within the system laid down by management. Maintain constant awareness of market/customer needs and competitor activities. Summarise these, together with significant developments related to sales activity and intended future actions in a monthly report. Compile and maintain customer records which are complete and accurate. Be responsible for setting personal standards of discipline, integrity and work rate, which will command the respect of both colleagues and customers alike. Establish a good working relationship with all company personnel which will ensure a high level of employee morale is maintained. Assist with collection of debts when requested (occasional). Attend and participate fully at sales meetings (occasional). Support company marketing initiatives as directed (occasional). Account Manager Requirements Thorough knowledge of paper grades, packaging styles and their practical applications - desirable Sufficiency of commercial knowledge to understand and evaluate customers requirements. Interpersonal skills so as to develop rapport with customers and company staff alike and fully employ selling skills. Communication skills at a level which enables propositions to be made and reports proposed in a clear and concise manner. Planning ability to maximise use of time. Benefits Company Car 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. More... How To Apply If you feel you would be a suitable candidate for theAccount Manager position, press the apply now button and one of our dedicated Recruiters will be in touch. Our client are an equal opportunities employer who welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds – they are happy to discuss any possible reasonable