Major Account Representative

GAP Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment hire company is seeking a Major Account Representative based in Manchester to manage and develop business across major accounts. The successful candidate will have significant sales experience in the construction or hire industry and a proven track record of exceeding targets. Key responsibilities include identifying new business opportunities and building relationships with stakeholders. This role requires extensive travel across England and Wales.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Option to buy 5 additional leave days

Contributory Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Welfare Fund

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health & Wellness initiatives

Qualifications

• Significant experience in an area sales role essential.
• Proven track record in exceeding sales targets.
• Ability to engage with stakeholders effectively.
• Effective under pressure, prioritising workload.
• Driving Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop business across major accounts.
• Identify new business opportunities to maximise revenue.
• Utilise management information for strategy.
• Build effective working relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Sales experience in construction/hire industry

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Overview

Major Account Representative - Manchester. Division: Head Office - Major Accounts. Title: Major Account Representative - Manchester. Contract type: Permanent Full Time. Vacancy location: United Kingdom, Scotland, Head Office. Location: United Kingdom, Scotland, Head Office. Location: Manchester. Number of positions to be provided: 1. Contract hours: 42.50.

The Role

As part of the growing Major Accounts team, the Major Account Representative will be responsible for managing and developing business across specific major accounts. In addition, the successful candidate will be responsible for identifying new business and maximising revenue by utilising management information and market knowledge and building effective working relationships with key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop business across specific major accounts.
• Identify new business opportunities and maximise revenue.
• Utilise management information and market knowledge to inform strategy.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders.

About You

• Significant experience working in an area sales role within the construction/hire industry is essential.
• A proven track record in exceeding sales targets and generating revenue growth by maximising opportunities from existing Major Accounts.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to engage with both internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• An effective negotiator and problem solver with the ability to work effectively under pressure and prioritise workload.
• Proficient in MS Office packages including Excel and Word, and CRM systems.
• Driving Licence (Essential).
• Please note this role will include extensive travel across England & Wales. The ideal candidate will likely be based in the North of England. The ideal candidate can live anywhere within these regions.

About Us

GAP Hire Solutions now has 10 divisions offering the hire of equipment throughout the UK. We're looking to recruit the best talent the industry has to offer to help us grow even further. As a GAP employee, you'll enjoy loads of benefits such as profit share, loyalty holidays and a staff social fund. Our in-house Learning & Development Team are dedicated to giving you the skills you need to be your best and as a company we are always keen to promote internally.

• Benefits include:
• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• The option to buy up to 5 days additional leave
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Employee Welfare Fund (Company-funded social events)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Health & Wellness (Well-being Hub, Employee Assistance Helpline, Annual Flu Jab)

So what next?

If you think you fit the profile we would love to hear from you!

All you have to do is upload your CV and complete our short application form and we can take it from there.

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