Account Manager

Job Title: Account Manager

Location: Ashington Branch

J T Dove Limited are the leading independent builders' merchants covering North East England, The Scottish Borders, Cumbria and Teesside. Operating from our network of 21 branches we offer a comprehensive stock range of timber and building supplies, heating and plumbing materials, as well as kitchens and bathrooms. We go above and beyond for our customers, building lasting relationships by putting the customer first and ensuring we deliver what you need on time and in full.

Operating for over 150 years, our unique structure as an Employee Benefit Trust ensures all colleagues share in the success of the business and preserves local, long-term employment for all.

About the role of Account Manager at JT Dove:

We are pleased to be looking for an enthusiastic sales professional to support the team at our Ashington branch, developing our customer base and contributing to the success of our branches.

You'll be joining one of the region's leading builders' merchants where our Account Managers are vital to developing our customer base and contributing to the success of our branches.

The main duties for this role include:

Generating leads, establishing new accounts and developing existing customer relationships

Having an eye for detail and ability to identify new opportunities

Exceeding monthly targets maximising revenue with a focus on high value opportunities.

Developing the territory sales and customer base, encouraging the purchase of a wider product range.

Prospecting and developing all potential business in the designated territory; open and expand new accounts as a priority focus.

Aiming to establish new customers on a weekly basis.

Developing strong relationships with customer and supplier base

Providing excellent customer service

Consistently delivering on agreed budgets and other targets.

The ideal candidate will have / The criteria for this role is:

Full UK driving license

Proven track record in a sales environment with product knowledge developed from a merchant background

Knowledge of surrounding regions to generate new leads and business

Skills such as; well organised, efficient and personable.

What we can offer you:
A competitive salary and benefits package, including company car
Enhanced annual leave which increases with length of service
Company pension scheme with a generous employer contribution
Market leading profit share
Life assurance of 4 times your annual salary
Enhanced family friendly leave
Employee Discount
The opportunity to learn new skills and develop your career

Hours of work are Monday to Friday 07.30am to 5.00pm plus alternate Saturdays 08.00am to 12.00pm.

How to apply:

Please submit a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

The closing date for applications is 5.00pm on Wednesday 1st May 2024.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:
Company events
Company pension
Enhanced maternity leave
Enhanced paternity leave
Free flu jabs
Health & wellbeing programme
Life insurance
Profit sharing
Sick pay
Store discount
Schedule:
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:
Northumberland, NE63 8ST: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:
Account management: 1 year (preferred)
sales: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:
Full UK Driving License (required)

Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 01/05/2024