Account Manager - Construction

London

Up to £37,000 plus excellent package

My client is a market leader of GRP roofing systems, they have an established client base that has gradually grown over the 30 years they have been trading, and they are currently seeking a confident Merchandiser to demonstrate their new products throughout London. The role will be based at various Roofing merchants and is a great role for someone who comes from a construction background or enjoys meeting new people and networking.

Duties:

* Ensuring all training and support materials are kept stocked in the training vehicle.

* Booking accommodation and confirming attendance with branches.

* Co-ordinating support and promotion for sessions with the branches.

* Half/ full day office/home-based per week to organise for the coming weeks.

* Office/home days will include other responsibilities including technical support for installers/ distributors over the phone/ email, preparing training materials for the following week (timber, trims, displays etc.).

* Conducting branch activities including staff training, contractor training, demonstration days, POS fit outs and other activities.

* Occasional branch activities outside of usual office hours.

* Merchandising support at depot level: Setting up point of sales displays/ stands, checking stock profile at depots, organising and keeping stock tidy, and replenishing literature.

* Site support to provide specification advice, technical support and troubleshooting to customers on larger projects.

* Occasional on-site training support

* Technical support over the phone, email and in person.

* Trade shows/ exhibitions.

* Gathering feedback on the training course and using it to develop and improve training as well as adapting the course and materials to suit different situations.

* Maintaining company vehicle, ensuring it is kept organised and tidy.

* Occasional overnights may be required, particularly for exhibitions.

* UK wide travel to other sales territories may be required in infrequent circumstances.

* Any other duties that may be asked of you to enable a smooth running of the business.

Requirements:

* The ideal candidate would be someone with a trade background with good communication skills who is keen to move out of the trade into technical support role for other trades people.

* You will have a good understanding of written and spoken English No Sales/IT experience required- successful candidates be provided with a comprehensive training program on the job.

* A full UK driving licence is required and you should be eligible to live and work in the UK. The candidate will be located in the target area