Sales Account Manager

Are you an experienced Sales or Key Account Manager who is now looking for an exciting new challenge? Our client, the Irish arm of a global multinational in the supply chain software & technology sectors, are now due to significantly increasing business levels looking to expand their team based here in Co. Tipperary & have now engaged with us in Cpl to help them recruit for this outstanding new opportunity. The Job: As a vital part of the commercial operations team, the new Sales Account Manager's role will entail establishing, growing & developing strategic relationships with both their existing corporate/multinational base as well as developing new accounts & market opportunities across their industry sectors. More specifically you will be responsible for engaging directly with your existing key accounts with the view to maximising revenue & margin on new incoming orders & projects, handling & preparing responses to quotation & tender proposals, taking ownership of relevant customer services queries, souring new market & business development opportunities in your target sectors, completing in-depth forecast & KPI reports, liaising with production colleagues on order delivery status, analysing competitor market activities, assisting on relevant marketing & brand activation projects & supporting leadership teams with their departmental projects. Your Skills/Experience that we need:

• 3rd level degree qualified in a relevant discipline.
• 3-4+ years experience in a similar level B2B or corporate key/sales account management role.
• Experience gained in the supply chain, manufacturing technology or related sectors would be an advantage but is not essential.
• Proven experience in engaging & networking with clients to C-level.
• Excellent IT skills including a high level of ability in all Microsoft applications.
• Excellent ability to project manage & achieve specific targets/KPI's.

The Offer: This position is being offered as a permanent role & salary on offer will depend on skills/experience of the candidate but is expected to have a base salary of up to approx. 50k. In addition there will be bonus/commission, pension contribution, life assurance, etc. as well as excellent further career growth & development prospects on offer to the successful hire. This role will be aa hybrid mix of 3 days in office with 2 days working from home or remote. Initial training may be fully on-site for the 1st number of weeks. Candidates holding restricted visas or work permits will not be considered & you must be available to interview in person. How to Apply: If you’re interested in applying or want to know more about this job 1st, contact Thomas Hogan in CPL Limerick on 061221701 / 0860279756 or email your Cv in confidence to [email protected] For a full list of our open roles check www.cpl.com