Our client is a leading European Manufacturer and one of the world’s leading providers of mechanical locking and security products.
About the role
Merchant Key Account Manager
The successful candidate will be tasked to retain and develop business within the existing account base and find new and profitable business through direct supply, and via business partners. Reporting directly to Sales Director he/she will be expected to identify business opportunities and develop long term relationships with both customers and colleagues.
The UK network consists of Builders, Agricultural & Engineers merchants, DIY, Electrical wholesalers. In addition distribution & sales into Locksmiths, Architectural Ironmongers, Security Installers, System Integrators and other Security Suppliers.
Benefits
Competitive salary
Company vehicle
25 days holidays plus bank holidays (rising to 28 after 1 year of service)
Generous pension scheme
Flexibility – home based role
Necessary product knowledge training
If you would like to learn more about this position please get in touch with SFR Recruitment Solutions for a confidential chat.
Our client supplies a large range of Locks, Security and Hardware products, to the Locksmith and Hardware trades.
We are looking for a professional, competitive, enthusiastic business development manager with the ability to promote and sell our clients products. It will be down to your tenacious attitude to grow your customer base and boost your sales.
This is an exciting and challenging role, with the opportunity to join a flourishing company. The role will be a combination of managing existing accounts and also to develop new business opportunities to secure new customers. The role reports directly into the UK Sales Manager and has the overall objective of increasing the turnover and profitability of the business in the Midlands and South West inc. South Wales.
Be proactive, always looking to expand your customer base
Planning and organising your routes efficiently
Achieve and maintain your sales targets
Submit orders collected from customers to the sales office
Be proactive in learning the range of products
Ability to demonstrate ‘Key Cutting’ and ‘Security’ products to customers
Participate in trade shows and other sales events throughout the year
Required Skills & Experience:
Hard working and self-motivated
Sales experience desirable
Presenting a clean and professional appearance at all times
Driven to achieve your sales target
Great personality – positive, likeable, good sense of humour, builds relationships easily
Holiday entitlement is 25 days plus bank holidays. Our client offers company pension scheme, additional leave for length of service and other company benefits. You will have use of a company car, phone and tablet.
If you are interested in this position, please contact SFR Recruitment Solutions.
Beth Wilshaw-Rhead, Media Executive of SFR Recruitment Solutions.
Yawning, in the dire need for a morning coffee our team embarked on the
journey to the international centre in Telford to attend the Master Locksmiths
Association 2019. After a few hours in the car and a slightly disappointing pastry
from the services we made it! Slightly confused about the whereabouts of the
car park we decided to follow a van with the word ‘locksmith’ on it and
surprisingly enough we found our way to the right car park.
MLA EXPO 2019, Telford International Centre
The exhibition was well laid out, professional stands and unique products filled the space, meaning that it took many laps around the event to see everything and engage with people. It was enjoyable to see the passion that many had for their company, brand or product. From antique locks, bespoke safes and underwater security systems there was so many interesting products which demanded our attention. Overall the day was interesting, hectic, yet enjoyable. Anyway, enough talking, here is 5 points from each of our team members describing their own personal experience from the day- so enjoy
“Give me 5 points of what you enjoyed at the
MLA Expo 19!”
Matt’s Points:
Matthew Robinson- Director
Perfect setting for the SFR Recruitment Solutions team to meet up with clients.
Several candidates that have found new career challenges through the help of our team welcomed us on the stands to view the product range.
Great to see the new innovations in the industry + a brilliant atmosphere in the arena
The show successfully showcased the wider industry and the solutions for all security needs.
Attending the show helped us learn a lot which will only help us recruit talent in the sector.
Jamie’s Points:
Jamie Smith- Director
I personally had an amazing experience at the MLA 2019 EXPO, a chance to meet and greet face to face with clients new and old.
Always good to break away from the office and have a team bonding day to an event within our industry.
A great range of products that I am particularly interested in i.e. Architectural Hardware, Door hardware, Locks. Locking systems and safes.
Always interesting to see the existing locking systems and what the future holds with finger recognition and smart locks/security products.
A very friendly and well organised environment, with a good selection of refreshments.
Also, a big thank you to Access2, Dormakaba, Henry
Squire & Sons, Abus and Securikey, for engaging us with there product
demonstrations and Free gifts, it was much appreciated indeed!
Connor’s Points:
Connor Delbridge-Card Recruitment Consultant
Great environment to get hands on with the latest products
Fantastic to meet with new people throughout the sector
A great setting, representing the size of the industry
The chance to finally experience the ABUS Touch Padlock
Great hospitality by all businesses in attendance – importantly the free beer from Access2
Beth’s Points:
Beth Wilshaw-Rhead Media Executive
The exhibition was very well laid out and was a pleasure to attend
There was so many interesting products to see – particularly some of the antique lock hardware.
Brilliant hospitality!
Great opportunity to meet different people and see the shared enthusiasm and passion for the industry that we work within
Loved the eco friendly stand presented by Securikey Ltd and the free eco-friendly travel mug! Thank you guys!
Overall our team at SFR Recruitment Solutions had a
brilliant time at the MLA Expo 2019- See you all in 2020!
