Area Account Manager (Germany)

We are looking to hire an Area Account Manager to help complement our team in Germany. The successful candidate's role will be to oversee a portfolio of assigned customers, develop new business from existing clients and actively developing the sales activities of a region to ensure set targets are achieved and business our grows.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Strive to improve customer satisfaction through excellent customer service

• Identify and respond to client needs

• Keep a high level of knowledge about existing products and services, and learn about new products and services as they come in

• Anticipate the needs of clients and address them accordingly

• Meet with customers to determine their specific needs

• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting client relationships

• Ensure the timely and successful delivery of our solutions according to customer needs and objectives

• Report to management on a weekly basis using a set report template

• Develop new business with existing clients and/or identify areas of improvement to meet sales quotas

• Forecast and track account metrics (e.g. monthly and quarterly sales results, annual forecasts, display details)

• Assist with challenging client requests or issue escalations as needed

• Operating as the lead point of contact for all matters specific to your account

• Create, plan, and deliver presentations on company products

• Track all sales activities in company CRM system and keep current by updating account information regularly

• Coordinate with other team members and departments to optimize the sales effort

Qualifications Required

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Superior interpersonal skills

• Ability to take initiative, work independently and be highly self-motivated

• Exceptional organizational skills

• Evidential experience in sales

• Confident and charismatic approach to people

• Proven ability to meet and exceed sales quotas

• Proven track record of successfully managing customer relationships

• Excellent listening, negotiation and presentation abilities

• Good planning and organisational skills

• The ability to work calmly under pressure

• Good IT, budget and report writing skills

• Full German driving Licence

Desirable, although not essential

• Proficient in Microsoft Office

• Working knowledge of CRM systems

• Experience in the angling industry and/or knowledge of carp fishing

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Work van provided
• Fuel card provided