Account Manager - #2180186

Our client is an award-winning, international technology and audio-visual rental business with a well-established presence across multiple regions. It rents IT and AV equipment and associated peripherals to corporate, government and not-for-profit organisations. This is a company for lovers of technology.

Key features of the business:

• A recognised market leader with a strong share of its key markets
• Consistently profitable, with surplus cash and no debt
• A well-known and respected brand
• Actively trialling new market segments
• An exceptional in-house, integrated fleet management and accounting system
• Clearly defined, technology-led business processes

Established for over 30 years, the company is known for supplying the latest technology from leading brands at competitive prices, backed by a client-focused sales and service team. Its range includes tablets, laptops, large screens and video walls, phones, servers, networking equipment, VR gear and audio systems. Customers use the equipment and expertise for short-term events and projects such as product launches, presentations, conferences, trials, training and onboarding, exams, exhibitions and remote working.

They are now looking for an Account Manager to help drive growth and success.

• Salary of £38,000 to £43,000 per annum
• Incentive and bonus schemes
• Pension scheme
• Friendly working environment with interesting tech and gadgets
• Exciting national and international projects
• A collaborative culture and a real chance to make a difference to company growth and performance
• Team socials

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with previous sales experience, an affinity for technology and great customer service skills to build on their knowledge in a role where no two days are the same. You'll be joining a well-respected company with relationships across government departments, large corporate organisations and event organisers.

As an Account Manager, you will process short-term technology rental sales opportunities for a wide range of customers. Specifically, you will:

• Drive rental revenue growth
• Retain and grow the customer base
• Manage client relationships: develop and maintain your client list, create account plans and use your relationships to generate repeat and additional business
• Take a project management approach to larger requirements, ensuring equipment and resources are scheduled and delivered on time
• Make personal visits to clients to ensure satisfaction
• Network with potential clients
• Prepare quotations, rental agreements, invoices and sales analysis reports
• Develop and maintain relationships with key clients

To succeed as an Account Manager, you will need:

• Sales experience and the commercial nous to grow accounts
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with evidence of tailoring your style to different audiences
• Flexibility and the ability to prioritise logically
• A demonstrable track record of teamwork and achievement
• Practical problem-solving skills
• A high level of computer literacy and strong attention to detail
• A friendly, enthusiastic disposition with an excellent phone manner
• A hard-working, fast and efficient approach, producing accurate work on time

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates