#10362 - Junior Sales Account Manager, 35k OTE, Ashbourne

We are looking to recruit a Junior Sales Account Manager for our well-established client in Ashbourne. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of existing independent retail pharmacy customers and buying group members & develop new and growing accounts.
• Selling a range of Ethical lines, Cold store lines, Controlled Drugs, High Tech lines, Generic lines, and EMPs
• Inbound and outbound sales call, completing pricing tenders, entering orders, responding to queries, and resolving customer issues where required.
• Using our Sage IT System for order inputs, stock availability checks, and pricing updates.
• Drive sales growth whilst managing margins at the required levels
• Develop & maintain strong relationships between our customers.
• Gain as much feedback as possible from our customers regarding competitor pricing and offers, and stock availability, and provide feedback on this information to the Sales Manager.
• Running relevant reports to analyze customer purchasing behavior and identify opportunities to drive sales growth.
• Attend and contribute to departmental Sales Meetings to drive business where opportunities are identified.

Experience

• Proven sales track record with 2-3 years experience in an account management role (ideally in retail pharmacy but not essential)
• Candidate must have excellent working knowledge MS Office (Excel in particular)
• Good Analytical skills ability to probe and address sales issues and proficiency in using sales reports
• The use of SAGE or other stock management systems would be an advantage
• Needs to be able to work on their own initiative
• Excellent telephone manners & interpersonal skills

Salary:

• 27k
• 8k bonus
• 35k OTE