Overview:
New Business Account Manager
Are you a natural hunter who knows how to open doors - but also a capable farmer who can grow and nurture long-term accounts?
Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where your pipeline, performance, and success are truly in your hands?
If so, we want to talk to you!
Full Time, Permanent
Salary: 38,000 to 45,000 per annum plus bonus opportunity + Company Car or Car Allowance
Working: 35hrs per week, Monday to Friday
Location: Hybrid work from home, 2 days per week in our Winnersh Head Office (RG41)
We're looking for a New Business Account Manager who's passionate about growth - both their own and the company's. You'll be the driving force behind new opportunities, building a strong pipeline, developing lasting relationships, and delivering results. This is the perfect role for someone who loves autonomy, and wants to see a real impact from their work.
What you'll be doing
* Hunting for new business and proactively identifying high-value opportunities
* Farming and nurturing existing client relationships to maximise retention and upsell potential
* Building, managing, and maintaining a strong, healthy sales pipeline
* Creating tailored sales strategies to consistently hit - and exceed - targets
* Working closely with internal teams to deliver first-class solutions for clients
* Representing the brand at industry events, networking opportunities, and client meetings
* Crafting compelling presentations and written responses to formal client briefs, RFIs, and RFQs.
* Developing comprehensive financial proposals, including the creation of detailed P&Ls and budget models.
* Building a robust and healthy sales pipeline and diligently managing opportunities within our CRM system (Microsoft Dynamics).
Why join us?
* A supportive, forward-thinking team that celebrates ambition and innovation
* Clear career progression opportunities and ongoing development support
* Flexibility to work independently while being part of a collaborative team
* A culture that rewards ownership, creativity, and a true hunter mindset
* Social events throughout the year to help you connect with colleagues and have a great time while you're at it!
* Annual leave: 24 days (increasing annually up to 29 days) + bank holidays
* Benefits include: Medicash, enhanced pension, enhanced sick leave, life assurance, enhanced paternity leave, enhanced maternity leave & adoption leave
* Other goodies: EV buying scheme, buy & sell holiday scheme, gym discount scheme, cycle to work scheme, employee assistance program, Perkbox & Taste Card
What we are looking for
* A self-starter with genuine hunter instincts and the ability to convert leads into long-term revenue
* Strong network in FMCG that can be leveraged
* Experience in Field Marketing
* Experience in working across multiple projects at one time
* Proven experience in business development, sales, or account management
* Excellent communication, negotiation, and closing skills
* A confident, driven personality who thrives with autonomy and takes initiative
* Resilient, adaptable, and motivated by achieving - and beating - targets
If you're ready to take control of your success and thrive in a role where initiative, energy, and drive are everything - we want to hear from you.
Apply now and show us what you bring to the hunt!
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