Regional Account Manager - Rail
Gravesend, Kent
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Regional Account Manager - Rail
Are you a fantastic communicator with excellent customer service skills who has the ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team? We’re on the lookout for an experienced, commercially minded and creative Rail Account Manager to join Keyline working within the specialist Rail Division in the South East region.
Keyline is an innovative company and is the UK's number one supplier of civils, heavy building materials and drainage solutions, with a nationwide network of branches and our aim is to be the Trusted Civils Specialist.
What you’ll do
You will look after the sales of civil, drainage, heavy building materials and specialist products for a number of Key Accounts in your sales area, predominantly within the rail sector. Having close involvement with our South East Contract Sales Office, you will operate within your own defined territory, maximising sales at every opportunity and expanding our Rail customer base by identifying and developing new accounts.
Is this you?
We are after someone who’s enthusiastic, resilient and resourceful, with a sharp eye for identifying new sales opportunities and a passion for excellence. A person who is dynamic with a keen willingness to learn. Being well-organised and planned goes without saying, as you will be responsible for meeting our valued customer expectations.
The successful candidate will have:
Proven ability to manage a number of large key customers and build strong relationships with multiple stakeholders
Knowledge of civils and drainage is beneficial, although full training will be provided
Background in the Rail industry essential
Strong abilities in understanding customer objectives in order to develop successful strategic plans
Identified new sales opportunities and created solutions for customers to deliver long term profitable sales growth for both parties
We’ll also equip you with a benefits package that grows as you grow with the company:
Competitive performance related bonus
Save-as-you-earn scheme
Buy-as-you-earn scheme
Contributory pension scheme
Colleague discount across a variety of Group businesses including; 20% off at Wickes and 30% off at Tile Giant, plus special discounts across our Trade Merchanting businesses.
Proven ability to manage a number of large key customers and build strong relationships with multiple stakeholders
Knowledge of civils and drainage is beneficial, although full training will be provided
Background in the Rail industry essential
Strong abilities in understanding customer objectives in order to develop successful strategic plans
Identified new sales opportunities and created solutions for customers to deliver long term profitable sales growth for both parties
Competitive performance related bonus
Save-as-you-earn scheme
Buy-as-you-earn scheme
Contributory pension scheme
Colleague discount across a variety of Group businesses including; 20% off at Wickes and 30% off at Tile Giant, plus special discounts across our Trade Merchanting businesses.
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