Job Title: Account Manager
Location: Home Based / Brentwood, Essex
Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 per annum, depending on experience
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Who are Zest Recycle?
We’re a recycling and waste management broker that isn’t afraid to do things differently. From hospitality to healthcare, we work with companies spanning a range of different sectors, offering a fresh, new perspective on long-standing waste management problems helping them to become an environmental leader in their sector.
At Zest Recycle, it all starts with collaboration. To us, partnerships with our customers are everything, and therefore key to our success are professional and customer-oriented employees who take pride in the service they offer to our customers and enjoy being part of a committed team.
About the role:
Due to an exciting new strategy leading to growth, we are looking for an Account Manager.
This role is home-based although the successful candidate will be required to attend our office in Brentwood Essex once a week to work with the team. As part of that team, you will:
- Provide first-class account management to a specific portfolio of ‘Major’ accounts.
- Drive organic growth and retention of current contracts within own and others’ portfolios.
- Where appropriate, plan, organise and manage events at customer sites.
- Monitor and evaluate market activities and take appropriate actions in order to maintain a competitive advantage through efficiency, innovation and service.
- Analyse and track performance against budget, providing accurate and timely forecasts, based on potential up-sales.
- Support the Sales team on complex bids and provide account management innovations to increase the probability of success.
- Working with Sales and the Head of Commercial, plan for, oversee and mobilise new clients or new services to existing clients supporting the Sales and Operations teams to offer a seamless transition.
About you:
Skills & Experience Required:
- Previous experience in Major account sales development with a consistent and proven track records
- Results orientated, with a successful record of consistently meeting sales and retention targets
- Previous experience in the waste or recycling industry would be advantageous but is not essential
- A self-starter who has a ‘can do’ attitude, demonstrates initiative and the ability to multi-task
- Strong influencing and interpersonal skills with proven ability to quickly build relationships with new clients
- Articulate, innovative and challenging mind-set with strong collaborative style
- Commercially aware and takes pride in the quality and standard of their work
- PC literate with good knowledge of IT systems and full Microsoft Office suite
Benefits:
As part of the Zest Team, you will receive:
- A competitive salary with a discretionary bonus scheme which pays quarterly
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Pension
- Employee of the Month/Monthly Star Award programme
- Free parking on-site
- Active company social programme
Please Note:
CANDIDATES MUST HAVE OWN VEHICLE/DRIVE DUE TO LOCATION OF OFFICE (NOT ACCESSIBLE VIA PUBLIC TRANSPORT)
NO AGENCIES
Are you ready to become part of our team of dedicated individuals who collectively form the backbone to Windsor Waste Management and set us apart from our competitors?
Please click APPLY to submit your CV and Cover Letter for the role.
Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Key Account Manager, Senior Account Manager, Senior Sales Executive, Business Development, Senior Account Manager, Senior Sales Manager, Client Relations may also be considered for this role.
