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Account Manager - German and/or French speaking

  • Location: West Yorkshire
  • Salary: £40000 - £45000 per annum + 20% Bonus per year

Posted about 1 year ago

  • Sector: Marketing
  • Contact: Louisa Guy
  • Contact Email: louisaguy@betterplaced.com
  • Client: Client A1 Better Placed
  • Expiry Date: 09 April 2023
  • Job Ref: 51939_1678446647

We're currently working with an incredibly dynamic, digital-first publishing giant who are looking for an Account Manager for Germany and France to join the growing team. The role will involve managing a wide portfolio of existing accounts and selling a range of electronic and printed learning resources.

The role is remote in terms of location within the UK, but covering Germany and France, and the position requires extensive and regular travel, including overnight stays.

Essential knowledge and skills:

German and/or French speaking

Academic or business-to-business sales with proven track record of success.

Driving Licence and able to regularly travel overseas

Key Responsibilities

The sale and renewal of databases to individual organisations on single or multi-year agreements

Achieving and improving upon agreed sales targets (new sales, upsells and account retention)

Acting as a principal negotiator and delivering powerful presentations

Targeting, establishing and negotiating sales with purchasing consortia groups

The demonstration and sale of databases to both new and existing customers

Sourcing and prospecting new business leads

Representing the business at conferences and exhibitions

Providing customer, market and competitor insight

Updating and forecasting prospects and sales to an agreed timetable

What's in it for you?

You'll join a trusting and flexible environment with numerous opportunities to progress your career, as well as access to professional development and the opportunity to learn new skills.

You'll receive a wide range of benefits, such as flexible working, uncapped commission, up to 20% performance bonus, 6% pension contribution, a generous holiday allowance, life assurance and various benefits aimed at supporting your wellbeing and work-life balance.