Account Director - Promotional Products & Materials
£450,00 - £60,000 Commission/Bonuses
Company & Overview:
This is a particularly appealing opportunity for a successful SAM or AD because the company are over-achieving on their growth targets and have just won another significant piece of business. Their success is underpinned by a strong company culture of trust which fosters an environment that allows people to perform well and enjoy themselves, whether working from home or at the office.
They are a global company with headquarters in London and over 70 offices worldwide employing over 1,700 people. The UK office has around 120 people.
Established in 1947, the UK office has highly successful historical record of providing Promotional Materials to a broad range of organisations across the UK and Europe. They provide engaging and creative full-service solutions for diverse Promotional Material requirements. They have managed to be nimble enough to changes in market conditions and are very much a global leader in this niche space of the marketing mix.
The Role:
This is a target driven role which involves speaking with and meeting customers and prospects on a regular basis, managing enquiries, projects and requirements, in addition to proactively generating interest from customers and prospects by putting forward new ideas with the support of a dedicated team. There is also a requirement to liaise with factories both in Europe and Asia (in English).
Account Directors are passed requirements and opportunities from new and established customers and prospects with an expectation that they will also proactively generate new customer sales themselves. Bringing clients across is not essential, just the desire to be involved in new business sales. The Account Director will be working with large, typically multinational, organisations based in the UK and Europe. Contacts generally work within the marketing or purchasing departments.
Guidance and internal training is given within a friendly and supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities:
YOU:
What will you get in return?
Salary: £60,000-£65,000 basic subject to experience and capabilities generous bonus contributory pension.
Benefits: on target bonus, over-target bonus accelerator, contributory pension, mobile, mileage allowance.
Location: This is a full time role that can offer a strong degree of flexible and remote working, but the office is based in Luton and some presence there will be important for team synergy.