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Account Manager Automation & Control

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5 months ago
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Take charge of a £2M territory and grow your sales career with uncapped earnings and full control of UK accounts. You'll decide the strategy, plan your own visits and shape customer relationships with your expertise.
With 4 days a week in the field, you'll have the freedom to focus on high-value accounts while a strong internal sales team backs you from the office. There's also an industry-leading technical team ready to join you on-site, where specialist knowledge can close bigger deals.
Monthly commission and an annual bonus scheme mean your sales success will directly boost your take-home pay by up to £10,000. You'll also get a choice of company car or car allowance, including Electric Vehicle options, plus an iPhone and laptop to stay connected.
Standard hours, 25 days' holiday and optional healthcare plans give you structure and peace of mind, while regular appraisals and targeted development plans keep your career moving forward. Whether it's online training or instructor-led workshops, you'll have everything to sharpen your skills and increase your impact.
What you'll do
Manage and grow a customer base across Coventry and Milton Keynes, building strong relationships and increasing product range adoption. You'll identify new opportunities, follow up on marketing leads and use your networking to expand your territory.
You'll work closely with internal and technical teams to deliver the right solutions, becoming a trusted advisor to customers in the industrial automation and control sector.
What you'll need

  • Experience in technical sales, ideally in automation or control solutions
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills
  • A track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets
    About the company
    You'll be joining one of the UK's leading distributors of industrial automation and control products, with over 250 associates across the UK. The business is always moving forward, encouraging development and progression for both individuals and the company.
    Acquisitions and growth help strengthen the team's skills and offerings, ensuring you'll be part of a company that supports your career advancement.
    Please click the Apply button. Don't worry if your resumé isn't up to date. Just send what you have, and we'll deal with that later. Just make a note of where you are and your job title in the cover letter free text.
    You can also connect with me, Mark Hopkins, at Thomas Lee Recruitment, on LinkedIn (or find my website - all comms lead to me).
    Every application receives a response

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