JOB INTRODUCTION

Are you an experienced Sales Account Manager successfully managing sales of Aggregates and Asphalt? Do you thrive in a fast paced environment? Would you like the opportunity to become part of the UK’s leading sustainable construction solutions business?
Due to internal promotion, we are currently looking for an External Account Manager to join our team covering the Central / Midlands region. The role will be based out of based out of Tarmac ‘Hub’ in Mountsorrel, Quorn, near to Loughborough, Leicestershire however it is a mobile role with a company car provided. Ideally this role is commutable from Loughborough, Leicester, Melton Mowbray, Barrow upon Soar, Syston, Shepshed, Coalville, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Ibstock, Swadlincote, Measham, Tamworth, Atherstone, Hinkley, Nottingham, Derby, Long Eaton, Kegworth, Burton upon Trent, however whilst being located within the territory covered is useful it’s not essential to deliver the role.
At Tarmac, ‘who you are’ matters. We want to get to know you. If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITY

Reporting to the Area Commercial Manager (Central Region) the role of External Account Manager will be responsible for:

• Securing sales of Aggregates and Asphalt in line with budgeted expectations, in relation to volume and selling price whilst promoting and finding opportunities for our range of value added products
• Regular engagement with all areas of the business to ensure we deliver first class customer service
• Proactively developing and maintaining the present and prospective customer base in line with the business targets and aspirations
• Ensuring that all market knowledge is captured and recorded in line with company requirements
• Delivering accurate and timely monthly forecasts

The ideal candidate for the role of External Account Manager will possess external sales experience preferably gained within a similar industry. Suitable candidates for the role of External Account Manager will be dedicated and enthusiastic, and demonstrate that they have/are:

• Ability to drive continuous improvements be searching out new opportunities
• Self-motivated, resilient and driven
• Well organised and efficient
• Excellent communication skills with a high degree of influence and persuasion
• Capability to work independently but also as part of a team
• Proven effective time management skills
• Full UK manual car driving licence with no more than 6 penalty point

In addition to the role of External Account Manager we also offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits including:

• Bonus scheme
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
• Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc. (REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and menopause
• Training and development opportunitie