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Account Manager
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- Posted By: Michael Boyd & Partners
- Address:
- Contact: 01268 747456
- Date Posted: 18th Aug 2008
- Salary: £25,000 - £35,000
- Location: Epping Forest District
- Reference Code: 0805-60-A
- Views Since Posting: 105
- Full Description:
Account Manager
Epping
£25k - £35k
My client is a successful travel/tourism company currently based in Harlow, but soon to relocate to Epping. They are looking for an experienced Account Manager to manage their existing clients.
Successful candidates will have the following attributes:
Successful and proven track record in achieving an excellent level of profit
Accomplished communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
High degree of commercial/business acumen with excellent persuasive powers
A dynamic self starter showing confidence and initiative
Pro-active in developing accounts and growing potential clients
Has a thorough understanding of the wholesale marketplace
Target driven with the ability to delegate effectively
Excellent organisational skills
The role itself is very involved, and a background in relationship management within the travel/tourism industry is essential.
Duties include:
Responsible for profitable development and growth of client accounts within the wholesale market, ensuring that the company furthers its position and grows sales year on year.
Responsible for seeking out and growing new accounts as well as nurturing up and coming clients
Provides regular product feedback to develop existing and new product ideas
Working pro-actively with clients accounts to improve tour realization and reduce cancellation levels.
Ensure that the company delivers an excellent level of customer service from sales stage through to tour realisation.
Maintain and where necessary improve profit margins and realisation levels.
Achieve, and where possible, exceed annual individual GTP targets
Attend and promote the companies products at applicable trade shows/events in the UK
Accompany clients on product specific trips/events to develop sales and promote client loyalty
Be involved in the development of client promotional activities and familiarisation trips and to run these where applicable.
Please note that due to the volume of applications received only suitable candidates will be contacted.
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As a preferred recruitment partner to many leading businesses in Essex, Michael Boyd & Partners is committed to introducing only the very best individuals to its clients. If you have the relevant skills and experience and can make a positive difference to our clients' businesses then please send your CV to kate.smith@michaelboyd.co.uk and she will contact you for an initial discussion.
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