Account Manager in Wakefield - CV-Library

Account Manager - IT & Telecoms (Field-Based Role)

Location: Northern-based (UK)
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 + Commission
Job Type: Full-time, Field-Based
Additional Benefits: Car Allowance (£5k), Laptop, Phone, Pension, 25 Days Holiday (rising to 28), Overachievement Bonus

About Us:
We are a dynamic and fast-growing company offering innovative telecoms solutions. We are looking for an experienced, self-driven Account Manager with a strong IT/telecoms background to join our team. If you are a hunter with a passion for new business and are looking for an exciting opportunity in a results-driven environment, we'd love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

New Business Development: Proactively generate and pursue new business opportunities through a combination of provided leads and your own lead generation.
Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain long-term business relationships with clients, ensuring satisfaction and repeat business.
Field-Based Role: Conduct meetings and presentations with potential clients across your assigned territory, ensuring you maximize opportunities to close deals.
Telecoms Solutions Sales: Sell a variety of telecoms products and services to businesses, tailoring solutions to meet client needs.
B2B Sales Focus: Drive growth through business-to-business sales, leveraging industry knowledge to identify key opportunities.
Lead Generation & Target Achievement: While provided with leads, you will also be expected to independently generate your own leads and build a robust pipeline.
Client Retention: Manage clients for the first year and ensure a smooth transition to the account management team once the client is handed over.
Meet Sales Targets: Consistently meet or exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets, with the opportunity to earn commission and overachievement bonuses.
Training & Development: Participate in minimal formal training but be a self-starter, utilizing our online portal and one-to-one sessions with leadership to grow your skills.What We're Looking For:

Experience: Previous experience in telecoms or IT sales is essential.
Proven Sales Track Record: You are a hunter who thrives in new business acquisition, not just account management.
B2B Focus: Strong business-to-business sales experience, with a proven ability to build relationships and close deals.
Self-Starter: Ability to work independently and take initiative to generate your own leads and sales opportunities.
Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of the telecoms industry and the solutions that businesses require.
Location: Based in the North, with travel to client locations required.
Car Allowance & Tools: Company car allowance, laptop, and phone provided.Why Join Us?

Competitive Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 + Commission, with an overachievement bonus.
Benefits Package: Car allowance (£5k), laptop, phone, pension, and 25 days holiday (rising to 28).
Flexibility: Field-based role with flexibility to work remotely. Office attendance once or twice a week for team meetings and cross-department collaboration.
Growth & Development: Access to self-teaching resources, an online learning portal, and regular one-on-one development sessions with leadership.
Minimal Training: Hit the ground running with limited training, backed by the tools and resources you need to succeed.How to Apply:
If you are a driven, self-motivated sales professional with a strong telecoms background and the ability to generate your own leads and close deals, we want to hear from you! Please send your CV and cover letter outlining your experience and why you would be a great fit for this role to [insert contact email/website link