Business Account Coordinator

Business Account Coordinator

(Industry: Kitchen & Bedroom Design & Supply)

(Car, Tablet, Mobile also provided)

We have recruited for this company for almost 20 years. We can provide you with the best support throughout the application process, fast-track your CV to the hiring manager, and give you the best guidance to be successful in your interview. Call us to discuss the package and how to proceed!

Applicants should be based within a 20-mile radius of Leeds, West Yorkshire for this field-based role.

Ideally, the role would be suited to someone with a kitchen design background who is looking to stay within the KBB industry but perhaps wants to move away from the sales side of things and is happy to still be client-facing. This is not a sales role; it is managing existing accounts and has a fast-track route for promotion into Account Management (with a substantial pay rise that comes with it!).

You will be given a structured six-week induction plan which will cover all aspects of the role. This will give you all the tools you need to succeed in your new career.

Please do not apply for the role of Business Account Coordinator unless you meet the following criteria:

• Hold a full UK Driving Licence
• Be used to face-to-face client exposure ideally from the Kitchen industry

Additional attributes to fulfil the role of Business Account Coordinator:

• KBB industry experience or someone from a building trade background would be ideal, but we will look at Account Managers from different industries who have a solid background in managing accounts.
• Account Management experience, face-to-face or over the phone (ideally both).
• Be presentable and able to communicate confidently with people at all levels.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Be able to manage your own diary and time effectively to ensure you meet all SLAs.
• Be motivated and eager to succeed within a dynamic team.
• Be a reliable team player, with a positive and flexible attitude.

Key responsibilities of the Business Account Coordinator will include:

• Shadowing the Account Managers in the Yorkshire region on larger accounts to learn and understand the role of your peers.
• Visiting various sites to complete a site set-up with customers, explaining your role and the process of service delivery (delivery dates, work schedules, etc.) as well as dealing with any issues that may arise on site during the supply and fit period.
• Delivering POS (Points of Sale) for the show homes and to Retailers, as well as sending samples to builders.
• Taking briefs of products required and ensuring full detail is given on specification (size, colour, etc.).
• Discussing design and layout options whilst adhering to gas and other safety regulations.
• Quoting prices to buyers for full kitchens/bedrooms or individual items.
• Maximising market share by creating strong relationships with key decision makers and customer contacts (buyers, etc.) and ensuring you provide a good service and are on their radar for up-and-coming work that is available.

Additional desirable experience:

• A CSCS would also be advantageous; if you don’t have this, you will need to complete this within 4 weeks of your start date, and any costs will be reimbursed.

Client Info:

Our client is the largest and most successful privately owned manufacturer of fitted kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom furniture in the UK. The organisation has been in operation for nearly 55 years, experiencing growth year on year. They have been successful in winning various tenders to supply fitted kitchens for New Build Social Housing projects and Private Development Projects throughout the country. These projects are delivered by large Contractors such as Lovell, Countryside, and Galliford Try.

These Contractors now have large land banks and are building more open market houses to compete with the likes of Barratt and Taylor Wimpey. Due to this continued demand, our client needs additional Business Account Coordinators to support the Business Account Managers. These people will be an integral part of the business, liaising and forming strong relationships with Buyers, Architects, Contractors, and Head Specifiers and will play a key role in the company fulfilling its contractual obligations.