A respected and well organised small build contractor dealing based in the heart of Southampton are looking to recruit an Account Manager, working within a small friendly team of three to four.

You will be responsible for engaging with clients in relation to all potential new contracts and to take responsibility for processing estimates onto orders whilst maintaining operational profit margins and maximising sales from existing customer base.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an optimistic, and inclusive company who can offer challenges for the right candidate and significant opportunities for career advancement in a growing, progressive environment. Industry specific training is provided and fully supported from the outset.

Typical Duties;

* Manage and build relationships with existing and potential customers.

* Manage internal customer status structure in accordance with the sales strategy.

* Manage incoming enquiries and follow up on estimates.

* Assist in the production and issuing of estimates.

* Undertake contract negotiations with customers to secure orders.

* Attend customer / pre-contract meetings.

* Assist in identifying the required sales marketing material.

* Attend and contribute to internal sales meeting and deliver agreed actions.

Experience & Qualifications;

Min. 3 years of experience in a similar role in the construction industry.

· Competent with Microsoft Office 365 suite (particularly Outlook, Word, Excel).

· Ability to use the company Office Management Software system/s.

· Full UK driving licence.

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Personal Deliverables;

· Take ownership over your own continual professional development and support others with theirs.

· Embrace the company ethos, including values, strategy, and goals.

· Successfully deliver all agreed objectives and tasks assigned to you.

· Prioritise your workload to hit deadlines whilst keeping a high level of attention to detail.

· Challenge and develop all processes and procedures, ensuring continuous improvement is at the heart of what we do.

· Be proactive and always lead by example. This includes having a constructive and positive attitude towards the business and your work.

· Ensure that all quality issues under your control are managed and resolved in a timely and cost-effective manner.

· Communicate effectively with the business and external stakeholders to develop a strong and professional relationship.

On offer is a very competitive salary and benefits package with career progression