iRecruit UK, South Yorkshire Job Vacancies

iRecruit are currently seeking a motivated and ambitious individual to work as an account manager for a fast expanding energy consultancy based in Sutton, Surrey. The ideal candidate will have at least a years’ experience in a similar role, having worked for an energy consultancy, broker or supplier. You will also have had experience of the full account management cycle within this role from initial contact through to the point of negotiating contracts and advising on the best possible deals for their utility and energy. This is a great opportunity to join a forward thinking company, who reward their staff with fantastic progression opportunities, as well as salary increases and commission potential.

The Company

The company are a rapidly expanding energy consultancy firm based in Sutton and one the leading energy consultancies in the whole of the UK. They work with both businesses and purchasing associations from across the country and pride themselves on the customer experience that they provide. With rapid expansion of the last few years, they’re continuing to look for talented individuals within the industry in order to again expand their current client base. With a large office in Sutton town center, they’re looking to expand this to another level in order to accommodate their requirements.

Description of Role

As an Account Manager you will be expected to ensure that all clients assigned to you receive the highest level of support and advice. An Account Manager takes full responsibility for the client’s account from initial set up of the account, through the price negotiation and analysis, processing and securing the contracts and dealing with any questions or queries the client may have at any given time. They are proactive with identifying strategies to enhance the services the client receives as well as ways to improve the Company’s profitability from those accounts.

The successful account manager will be required to prepare client accounts for tender by identifying the best pricing strategies and will liaise with various suppliers to ensure this happens.  They will analyse all received offers and prepare a concise and clear strategy for the client as well as managing any queries that each particular client may have. While conducting these general account management duties, the account manager will also consistently seek ways to cross sell and gain new clients. With extra development, the account manager may also be required to assist in the training of new staff.

Requirements

·         Experience in a similar role within energy essential

·         Experience at an energy consultancy/broker is preferred

·         Previous work at an energy supplier will be considered

·         Maths literate

·         Confident telephone manner

·         Able to use own initiative well in order to assess and make decisions

·         Proactive personality who wants to seek  new opportunities

Benefits

·         Salary of up to £25,000

·         Annual Company Profit Scheme

·         20% Affiliate commission for any new accounts brought on

·         Fantastic progression opportunities (Potential to be a key account manager after 3 months and a Team Leader within the first year)

For more information on this fantastic opportunity, please contact Alex Hopkirk at iRecruit on 07539 866996 or email to alex@irecruit-uk.co.uk.