Account Manager - UK Brands

Are you an Account Manager looking for a fantastic opportunity with a leading leisure vehicle manufacturer?

Who are we?

As a leading manufacturer of Caravans, Campervans and Motorhomes, Erwin Hymer Group UK build the biggest and best-known brands in the sector. Home of the brands: Elddis, Xplore and Buccaneer. Employing over 300 people at our 115,900 sq m Consett site, our thriving manufacturing plant is at the heart of our company. Our company is part of German-based Erwin Hymer Group and owned by US giant, THOR Industries, Inc., the World’s largest leisure vehicle manufacturer.

We’re proud to build a vast choice of award-winning leisure vehicles, available from our growing network of specialist Retailers.

Why are we recruiting?

Quite simply, as we continue to invest in and develop new opportunities, we are looking for an Account Manager to join our team!

What you can expect:

• Competitive salary
• Full time permanent position (38 hours per week)
• Home based role with travel
• Company car
• Generous company pension
• Private medical cover
• 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
• Access to employee benefits hub which has discounts at thousands of partner brands

About the role:

As an Account Manager, you will be responsible for developing sales of predominately Erwin Hymer Group brands in the UK and Ireland through effectively engaging, managing and developing our retail dealer network.

Key Responsibilities:

• Planning and prioritising your sales activities and customer contact towards achieving agreed business aims.
• Planning and managing your business portfolio/territory according to the agreed sales strategy.
• Building long-term relationships by understanding our customers’ business needs, identifying their expectations and negotiating mutual goals.
• Develop our dealer network within the UK and Ireland through the appointment of quality retailers to Erwin Hymer Group franchises within the guidelines set by the company.
• Train and develop our retail dealers and their personnel to ensure the highest possible standard of product knowledge for Erwin Hymer Group products through various methods including but not limited to, one to one training, organised training workshops and provided training/information material.
• Collate and submit sales data for territory analysis and take appropriate actions to ensure sales objectives are achieved.
• Feedback, through the retailer visit reporting system and other appropriate means, the voice of the retailers into the business ensuring that all relevant Erwin Hymer Group managers receive the information and where appropriate, make recommendations for or take corrective actions.
• Liaise with internal departments to review customer accounts (sales; delivery; PDI; aftersales; warranty; finance) and drive appropriate improvements.
• Integrate personal sales efforts with organised marketing activities, e.g. product launches, promotions, exhibitions, retailer shows.
• Respond to and follow up sales enquiries using appropriate methods.
• Monitor and report on market and competitor activities and provide relevant reports.
• Play a full and active role in the management team of Erwin Hymer Group, working with other managers as appropriate to ensure that the agreed business aims are met.
• Negotiate customer service levels and trading terms.

What are we looking for?

• Full UK driving license
• Previous demonstratable experience in account management
• Sound working knowledge of sales and account management
• Experience of new business prospecting
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Competent in the use of Microsoft office
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills
• Self-motivated with a high degree of creativity and initiative
• Self-starter with experience in a target and results driven environment
• Customer-focused
• Excellent attention to detail
• Flexible, reliable, and adaptable
• Can build up collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Please take note that EHG UK does not hold a UK Visa and Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker licence sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for skilled worker sponsorship.

How To Apply

Simply send an up to date copy of your CV to: recruitment@erwinhymergroup.co.uk