We are looking to recruit a Junior Sales Account Manager for our well-established client in Ashbourne.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage a portfolio of existing independent retail pharmacy customers and buying group members & develop new and growing accounts.
* Selling a range of Ethical lines, Cold store lines, Controlled Drugs, High Tech lines, Generic lines, and EMPs
* Inbound and outbound sales call, completing pricing tenders, entering orders, responding to queries, and resolving customer issues where required.
* Using our Sage IT System for order inputs, stock availability checks, and pricing updates.
* Drive sales growth whilst managing margins at the required levels
* Develop & maintain strong relationships between our customers.
* Gain as much feedback as possible from our customers regarding competitor pricing and offers, and stock availability, and provide feedback on this information to the Sales Manager.
* Running relevant reports to analyze customer purchasing behavior and identify opportunities to drive sales growth.
* Attend and contribute to departmental Sales Meetings to drive business where opportunities are identified.
Experience
* Proven sales track record with 2-3 years experience in an account management role (ideally in retail pharmacy but not essential)
* Candidate must have excellent working knowledge MS Office (Excel in particular)
* Good Analytical skills ability to probe and address sales issues and proficiency in using sales reports
* The use of SAGE or other stock management systems would be an advantage
* Needs to be able to work on their own initiative
* Excellent telephone manners & interpersonal skills
Salary:
* 27k
* 8k bonus
* 35k OTE