External Account Manager

Pontyclun
6 days ago
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Are you an experienced Sales Account Manager successfully managing sales of Aggregates and Asphalt? Do you thrive in a fast paced environment? Would you like the opportunity to become part of the UK’s leading sustainable construction solutions business?

Due to internal promotion, we are currently looking for an External Account Manager to join our team in the South West and Wales region. The role will be based out of Tarmac Hendy site in Miskin, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales however it is a mobile role with a company car provided. Ideally commutable from Pontyclun, Cardiff, Bridgend, Port Talbot, Maesteg, Swansea, Carmarthen, Llanelli, however whilst being located within the territory covered may be ideal it’s not essential to deliver the role.

At Tarmac, ‘who you are’ matters. We want to get to know you. If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer.

Role Responsibility

Reporting to the Commercial Manager (South West and Wales) the role of External Account Manager will be responsible for:

Securing sales of Aggregates and Asphalt in line with budgeted expectations, in relation to volume and selling price whilst promoting and finding opportunities for our range of value added products
Regular engagement with all areas of the business to ensure we deliver first class customer service
Proactively developing and maintaining the present and prospective customer base in line with the business targets and aspirations
Ensuring that all market knowledge is captured and recorded in line with company requirements
Delivering accurate and timely monthly forecasts

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for the role of External Account Manager will possess external sales experience preferably gained within a similar industry. Suitable candidates for the role of External Account Manager will be dedicated and enthusiastic, and demonstrate that they have/are:

Ability to drive continuous improvements be searching out new opportunities
Self-motivated, resilient and driven
Well organised and efficient
Excellent communication skills with a high degree of influence and persuasion
Capability to work independently but also as part of a team
Proven effective time management skills
Full UK manual car driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points

We’re working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.

Why Tarmac

In addition to the role of External Account Manager we also offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits including:

Company car
Bonus scheme
Enhanced holiday entitlement
Contributory pension scheme
Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc.(REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and menopause
Training and development opportunitiesInterested? Why not click here to find out more? Go on... are you ready to build your future?

Tarmac, a CRH company, is an equal opportunity employer.We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please click on the apply button to complete your application.Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when this happens we sometimes bring the published closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

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