Account Manager – Promotional Merchandise
Location: Harrogate (Hybrid – 3 days office-based after a training period)
Salary: £30,000 - £32,000 DOE + Uncapped Commission (OTE Year One: £40,000 – £50,000 per annum) + excellent benefits.
Our client, a leading promotional merchandise supplier based in Harrogate, is seeking an experienced Account Manager to join their growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to manage, develop and expand a portfolio of client accounts within the promotional merchandise industry.
The successful candidate will play a key role in driving business growth by re-engaging previous clients and prospects, generating new opportunities, and converting interest into long-term partnerships.
Key Responsibilities:
* Build and maintain a strong sales pipeline using previous, current, and lapsed client data.
* Make an average of 60 outbound calls per day initially to establish and grow your personal client portfolio.
* Use LinkedIn, referrals, networking, and other marketing channels to identify and engage new prospects.
* Manage inbound leads, converting first orders and identifying opportunities for repeat and ongoing business.
* Develop and nurture strong client relationships, providing consultative advice and creative merchandise solutions.
* Collaborate with suppliers to source products, prepare quotations, and manage production and delivery.
* Oversee the full sales process from brief to delivery, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and client satisfaction.
* Maintain regular contact with clients to encourage repeat business and referrals.
* Accurately record all activity, communications, and opportunities in the CRM system.
Candidate Requirements:
* Proven sales or account management experience within the promotional merchandise industry (essential).
* A consultative and proactive approach to sales.
* Excellent communication, organisational and relationship-building skills.
* Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
* Self-motivated, results-driven, and able to work both independently and collaboratively.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established company with a strong market reputation. Apply via the link or contact Beth – Unity Resourcing for more information.