Key Account Manager: B2B Distribution

We get results in our state-of-the-art building set in landscaped gardens and can offer a vibrant atmosphere and excellent opportunities to make a difference. We unleash the enthusiasm and expertise of our people and have won The Sunday Times “Best Companies to work for” award three years running. After spectacular growth in 2007, and as the market leader in Holiday Add-ons, (Airport Parking, Hotels and Theatre/Theme Park breaks) we now employ 900 people across the UK & Germany with a turnover in 2008/09 of £170 million.

Salary up to 30K (DOE)

To ensure that sales and profitability of Holiday Extras’ complete range of products are maximised by using Holiday Extras’ reputation in the marketplace by driving sales through designated Accounts. The incumbent will carry out appropriate activities to sustain the company’s Sales Management function with existing accounts through activities designed to maximise their performance. In addition, the role of the Account Manager is to maintain close, regular contact with the B2B team ensuring that standard practice is adopted and company objectives met, whilst ensuring that objectives and directives agreed at Head Office level with those accounts is communicated and that they are delivered upon.

Requirements:

Essential

Good communication and organisational skills
Self motivated with an outgoing personality
Excellent man-management and motivational skills.
Committed and professional.
PC literate and have analytical and planning skills.
Experience of project management and implementation.
Ability to negotiate
Able to demonstrate a good team spirit and contribute to an excellent working atmosphere.

Requirements:

Desirable

Brilliant people-skills, inspiring top performance.
Displays drive, personal energy and common sense.
Is able to delegate and take decisions.
Seeks challenge, influence and responsibility; is open to and encourages change.
Is fair and consistent and establishes and maintains a rapport with contacts and colleagues
Monitors and manages performance to high standards.
Is fluent and coherent in verbal and written communication.

Interested?

Then please send your CV and covering letter to The People Team, Holiday Extras, Newingreen, Hythe, Kent, CT21 4JF or email recruitment@holidayextras.com