Security Account Manager

at  Purdicom

Purdicom is an exciting, fast-growing technology company based in Oxfordshire. We are a value-added distributor acting as a supply chain partner to many well-established vendors and brands. We supply enterprise-level Wi-Fi, Point-to-Point and security technologies to a very hungry market. The products and services we sell are always in high demand.
We are a privately owned, award-winning business that has become a recognised leader in its industry – and much like the industry itself, our company has been in continual rapid growth since its inception in 2005. Our headquarters are situated in the most beautiful of surroundings, with the offices set within a series of modern barn conversions right in the heart of the Oxfordshire countryside.

POSITION SUMMARY

An exciting opportunity has come available for a Security Account Manager within the Sales Team at Purdicom.
The ideal candidate will be targeted on new account acquisition and growth as well as managing an existing customer account base.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• At least 2-3 years working within a sales environment preferably within a proactive role within a similar industry
• Excellent telephone skills
• High degree of accuracy
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise workload
• Must be able to deal with technical product information
• Ability to build strong working relationships both internally and externally
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Ability to persuade, influence and negotiate effectively at all levels within and outside the organisation

• Identifying new opportunities to grow Purdicom’s Cybersecurity business within existing Tier 2 customer account base
• Pro-actively follow up leads generated
• Manage the database to a high degree of accuracy to ensure targeted marketing activity can take place to generate new business
• Work closely with the marketing team to achieve agreed objectives
• Liaise effectively with all departments within Purdicom to ensure that customer requirements are met
• Contribute to the team performance by sharing and implementing best practice ideas
• Providing Quotations to clients