Account Manager - Solihull

at  UPERGY

BACKGROUND :

UPERGY is a Lyon-based company founded in 1996, specializing in the sale of batteries, chargers, and lighting for both individuals and professionals. With an international presence, the group now markets its products through 300 employees spread across its various sites worldwide. The company is a PLC and achieved nearly €45 million in revenue in 2023.
At UPERGY, we place people at the heart of our business, which is why joining our group means sharing our values: Together - Respect - Friendliness - Ambition - Excellence - Creativity
We are looking for an Account Manager on a permanent contract based at Solihull, UK as a part of the growth in the business activities.

PROFILE :

We are looking for enthusiastic, intelligent, and energetic Account Managers who are motivated by success.

A commercial background with a minimum of 3 years previous experience developing B2B customers, creating partnerships, identifying opportunities, finding solutions and increasing revenue from customers. Ideally in a product sales / technical environment.

• Confident telephone manner and tenacious sales approach
• Account development skills
• Self-motivated and confident in using initiative
• Ability to create solutions for customers business needs
• Strong communication and team working skills
• Strong attention to detail and administrative skills
• Demonstrate excellent time management and ability to multitask
• Proficiency in using MS Office / CRM

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, confident and possess an entrepreneurial flare. The successful candidate will be professional, proactive and have experience of managing an existing customer base, as well as developing new business.
We look beyond qualifications and give priority to personality, motivation, experience and the desire to succeed.
Starting date: as soon as possible
Contract: Permanent contract / full time
Location: Solihull
Remuneration:
Depending on experience

You will be responsible for Managing & Developing a portfolio of existing key customers within your allocated sectors. You will be PC literate, organized and possess excellent customer centric skills. Key tasks:

• Developing existing customers by creating partnerships
• Produce, implement and maintain account development plans for portfolio of customers
• Identifying and developing new opportunities within your portfolio of customers
• Provide accurate forecasting from your portfolio of customers
• Achieving monthly KPI’s and revenue targets in line with the companies requirements
• Maintain up to date knowledge of relevant products and services
• Develop internal relationships with colleagues across the business to be able to provide the best level of service to our customers