National Account Manager

About the job

Overview

We’re on the hunt for a National Account Manager to join our team in either our Stoke or Lowestoft office with an element of home working.

Aura Brand Solutions is one of Europe's leading commercial graphics and visual communications companies. We provide branding and image management services. We have been delivering branding, graphics and signage projects for over 65 years.

Our experience, quality and expertise are only half of the story. It's the other bits that set us further apart. We care about the work we do and how we do it. Our values of Teamwork, Trust, Passion, Deliver and Innovation are at the core of everything we do.

About the role:

Due to expansion, our Signage and Architectural Divisions are looking to recruit an experienced National Account Manager to establish, develop and maintain strong relationships in the architectural and signage sector across the UK.

Our National Account Manager's key role is driving and increasing sales and building and maintaining strong relationships with key accounts. You'll need good negotiation skills and the ability to foster relationships with customers. Promoting the company offering in new markets and expanding on the services offered to current clients is also important.

Main Duties:

• Establish, develop and maintain strong relationships with existing customers and stakeholders.
• Convert new opportunities using all available sales tools.
• Establish, develop and maintain strong relationships with existing customers and stakeholders.
• Achieve planned sales targets and A3 strategies.
• Target new customers through prospecting activity including cold calling, social media and networking.

Person Specification:

• Previous sales experience working within signage/architectural sector
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Proven track record in building and maintaining strong relationships with customers.
• Strong IT and collaboration skills
• Adaptable and innovative with a continuous learning mindset

This position will be required to visit clients across the UK so regular travel is required and full drivers licence is essential. Occasional international travel may be required.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive remuneration package
• Ongoing support and training
• Free onsite parking at all our office locations
• Fun and friendly working atmosphere
• Contributory pension scheme
• Employee Discount Scheme with over 800 retailers
• Free fruit onsite and numerous healthy living initiatives
• Generous annual leave plus 1 extra day for volunteering
• Employee Assistance Scheme