Sales Account Manager (Hybrid-Working!)

Our client, a Tech-led business whom are on a mission (and succeeding!) in disrupting the parking industry, are looking to recruit a driven, experienced Sales Account Manager to join their growing business. Working on a hybrid basis (2/3 days a week in the East Croydon office, with the remainder from home/meeting with clients), this is an exceptional opportunity for the right candidate.Our client have been established for 10 years, however have really been in growth/scale-up phase for the last 2/3 years - doubling their headcount to 50 FTE across the last 12 months. Their aim is to transform parking into a seamless, automated experience to pave the way for more sustainable cities, and they have won countless awards over the last few years - notably a place among Deloitte's Top 50 Fastest Growing Tech Companies in the UK. Due to their growth, they are actively seeking the perfect candidate to join their client-focused Account Management team of 3 FTE - both growing existing, and developing new, business. In a nutshell, your responsibilities will include:- Maintaining and growing client relationships to secure contract renewals and long-term partnerships - Strengthening client engagement through active communication, trust-building, and outstanding service- Managing enquiries, addressing client needs promptly, and ensuring high satisfaction across all accounts- Visiting clients on-site as required, nurturing stronger relationships and understanding site-level needs- Identifying upsell opportunities across client portfolios to maximise revenue and value- Requesting referrals, introductions, and leveraging client networks to generate new business opportunities- Collaborating with the Sales and Commercial teams to support lead generation and proposal development- Contributing to building and managing a pipeline of sales opportunities- Supporting proposal writing, value propositions, and pitch preparation as part of the sales cycleIn order to be considered for this position, it is ESSENTIAL that you have the following:- Minimum 3+ years' experience of working within an Account Management capacity- Comfort (and experience) in both growing existing client spend and generating completely new business- Proven ability to engage clients strategically- Experience of exceeding sales targets- Strong communication skills (both written and verbal), with the ability to influence stakeholders- Competency in Microsoft Office (Word / Excel / PowerPoint / Outlook)- Ability to pick up Tech/CRM quickly- Full, clean UK driving licence (and own car)- Fun, sociable personality!In addition to a very competitive basic salary of £38,000 - £43,000, our client are also offering the following:- Generous OTE/commission scheme (realistic OTE: £50,000 - £60,000)- Hybrid-working (2/3 days in the office, with the remainder working from home/meeting with clients)- Incredible progression opportunities as the company continues to growOur client are looking to move incredibly quickly on this, so any interested candidate(s) are urged to apply at their earliest convenience!

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