Account Manager - Painting & Decorating Products
Area: M62 corridor
We are currently seeking a skilled and passionate Technical Account Manager to join our client who specialise in Painting & Decorating Products. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic field-based position, conducting property inspections, surveys, and delivering training. With a focus on promoting a range of high-quality epoxy resins and fillers for wood repair, you will be responsible for providing technical guidance to contractors, applicators, and consultants in the painting and construction industries. Utilizing their in-house CRM system, you will meticulously report your inspection findings and contribute to the training of new team members. As a key contributor to our success, you will collaborate closely with our dedicated Specification Account Manager, covering the same geographical area.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct site/property inspections, surveys, and training sessions
- Promote and showcase a leading range of epoxy resins and fillers for wood repair
- Provide technical and practical expertise to contractors and applicators
- Maintain accurate and detailed reports using our CRM system
- Deliver CPD presentations
- Collaborate effectively with the Specification Account Manager
- Manage projects with values up to £15,000, averaging around £5,000 per order
The Requirements of the Technical Account Manager:
- Proven field sales experience in the painting/decorating industry or a closely related field
- Alternatively, practical experience in the industry with no sales background will be considered
- Physically fit and comfortable working on scaffolding
- Proficient in product demonstrations (e.g., ability to paint a wall)
- Excellent mentoring and training abilities
- Strong commercial awareness and understanding
- Proficiency in CRM systems and delivering engaging presentations
- Specialized practical and commercial knowledge in repairing timber and joinery products
- Resilient and adaptable personality
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships
- Ideally familiar with paint systems applied to the timber market
- Flexible and open-minded approach to work
- Customer service-oriented with a positive and inspiring attitude
- Team player comfortable working within a collaborative "buddy system"
The Candidate
Ideally you will have experience in demonstrating or training construction or technical products to customers.
You could be an ex Contracts Manager / worked for a Decorating Contractor.
Carpenters or Joiners as well as working lectures / teachers will also be considered.
Area Sales Managers', Technical Sales Managers', Account Managers' Territory Account Managers' within the construction industry that have demonstrated equipment are encouraged to apply.
The Package
up to £42000
up to £7500 uncapped
Profit share scheme
Hybrid company car
7% / 7% pension
Ref: 1345
Industry Sector: Epoxy, Resins, Fillers, Grouts, Windows, Timber, Architectural Paint, Remedial Work, Adhesives, Local Authorities, Architects, Main Contractors, Social Housing, Housing Associations, Joinery Sub-Contractors, Painting & Decorating Merchants, General Builders Merchants, Account Management, Account Manager, Technical Account Manager, Key Account Manager, Field Sales, Area Sales Manager
