Sales/Account Manager (full time or term time)

UBT Pty; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supplier of office products in Loughborough is seeking a Sales/Account Manager to focus on account management and new business development. The ideal candidate will thrive in communication, enjoy building relationships, and be motivated by targets. Responsibilities include expanding sales with current customers and making outbound calls to new prospects. The position offers a competitive salary of £35,000 per annum plus bonuses, and structured internal support for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent bonus scheme

Daily routines and support

Quality leads

Ongoing training

Responsibilities

• Develop and expand sales with existing customers.
• Conduct proactive outbound calls to convert prospects.
• Maintain accurate CRM records of interactions.
• Achieve daily KPIs of meaningful conversations.
• Participate in product training and performance reviews.

Skills

Strong telephone communication skills

Ability to build rapport

Organised and methodical approach

Target-driven

Telesales or account management experience

Knowledge of office products or education supplies

Job description

Sales/Account Manager (full time or term time)

UBT, Loughborough, England, United Kingdom

Base pay: £35,000 per annum + Bonus

Hours: Full‑time equivalent; term‑time work considered (pro‑rate)

Do you thrive on meaningful conversations and understand customer needs? Are you motivated by targets and results, and confident in building long‑term relationships? If so, join a leading supplier of office and educational products.

About The Company
Family‑run business offering office products, furniture, print solutions, classroom essentials to schools, commercial and public sector clients.

What’s the role about?
Account management with proactive new business development.

Key Responsibilities

• Account Growth: develop and expand sales with existing customers, promote key ranges, position the company as a trusted supplier.
• New Business Development: proactive outbound calls to convert prospects into trading accounts, present tailored offers, follow up on enquiries and quotations.
• Daily Sales Routine: attend the team meeting at 08:00, conduct outbound calls from 08:15‑15:30, achieve 15‑20 meaningful conversations per day, submit daily KPIs.
• CRM Management: maintain accurate notes and records of all interactions, ensuring timely follow‑up actions.
• Sales Campaigns & Reviews: send weekly e‑shots, attend Friday product training, participate in fortnightly blitz days, review product gaps, join monthly 1:1s and quarterly performance reviews.

Requirements

• Strong telephone communication skills and confidence in making outbound calls.
• Ability to build rapport and engage effectively with customers.
• Organised and methodical approach to daily tasks and follow‑up actions.
• Target‑driven with previous telesales or account management experience (desirable).
• Knowledge of office products or education supplies (advantageous).

Benefits

• Competitive salary: £35,000 per annum + excellent bonus scheme.
• Flexibility: Full‑time equivalent role, term‑time working considered.
• Structured support: daily routines and strong internal backing from admin and marketing teams.
• Quality leads: established customer base plus high‑quality prospect data.
• Development: ongoing training, product knowledge sessions, and career progression opportunities.

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