Key Account Sales Manager

We have a great opportunity for a Key Account Sales Manager to join a leading publishing services company based in Buckinghamshire. You will be working with a range of publishers and developing new client relationships as well as nurturing existing ones.

Key duties:

• Manage existing publisher accounts and present range of print and digital services to prospects
• Make cold calls and presentations to target leads and manage the sales process, negotiating pricing and contracts 
• Work closely with UK Customer/Client Services team to support customers/clients
• Work with the Marketing department to generate more leads and to set-up meetings with target organisations
• Maximize revenue and inventory opportunities through proactive selling of digital services and development of longer term partner relationships
• Regularly report on activities and completed sales across the range of solutions
• Attendance at trade events and some travel is required (mostly domestic), approximately 20 days per year

Experience / skills required:

• Proven track record in sales both phone and face to face
• Experience of the book/publishing industry is required and understanding of the emerging digital marketplace
• Ability to meet and maintain performance targets consistently
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills / influencing / negotiation skills
• Experience in using CRM for sales forecasting, reporting and pipeline management
• Flexible and proactive approach to work, hours and be adaptable to change
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Must be able to manage workload efficiently by establishing priorities, be detailed-oriented and possess the ability to operate successfully in a fast-paced environment

For further information, please apply online or email a CV and salary expectations to clairelaw@atwoodtate.co.uk

Contact:             Claire Law

Tel:                    0203 574 4423

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