Job Title: Contracts ManagerLocation: Southwest (Field Based) Salary: Up to £55,000 plus company car or allowance, bonus and benefitsRole: PermanentOVERVIEWOur client are the market leaders in the supply of kitchen appliances to the house builder market in the UK. The team of Contracts Managers are responsible for administering all group agreements within national & regional builders, establishing and maintaining contacts and relations at all levels, acting as the primary contact for the national builders’ regional offices for day-to-day business operations.My client is looking for a Contracts Manager with a proven track record in sales management, we are particularly interested to hear from candidates with significant experience of selling products to contractors, new build, housing associations, developers, local authorities and contracts distributors.The role requires specific understanding of the market and key players to enable further customer acquisition and the maintenance and development of their existing relationships.With fantastic opportunities for your future development and an industry leading approach to training, this brand would be brilliant for anyone looking to enhance an already stellar career!IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Strong track record in sales and ability to match our customer proposition with market opportunities
• Industry knowledge with an understanding of the contracts market, products and manufacturing
• Successfully increased volume/product listings by negotiation
• Positive attitude and determination to succeed
• Excellent people and relationship building skills
• Attention to detail
• Excellent organisation skills
• Strong communication, influencing and interpersonal skills
• Track record of managing and developing a large product range with various customer requirements
• High competence in Microsoft Office and spread sheets

THE ROLE – KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement the agreed contracts market strategy to achieve budgetary objectives.
• Develop customer strategy and relationships.
• Working with our planning team to deliver accurate customer forecasts.
• Responsible for the identification, acquisition and growth of local housebuilders within a defined geographical territory
• Ensure accurate records are made and maintained using CRM
• Identifying specific customer category variances and brand opportunities, implementing growth plans where there is a profitable business opportunity
• Deliver unrivalled, consistent high levels of customer service to your customers
• Acting as an ambassador for Electrolux and ensuring a feedback loop is created back into the business to help shape the future of our channel and its strategy
• Working as part of a team to deliver the Channel strategy

OUR CLIENTOur client is a global leader in Home Appliances, created on customer insight and close collaboration with many professional users this brand allows both home chefs and professionals to flourish. Our client promises to shape living for the better by reinventing taste, care and wellbeing experiences, making life more enjoyable and sustainable for millions of people.As a leading Global Appliance company, they put the customer at the heart of every business decision, last year they sold more than 60 million household and professional products in over 150 markets and are continuing their success story with constant improvement.COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Bristol, Bath, Wells and GloucesterKEY WORDS: Contracts Manager, Contract Manager, Specification Manager, Area Sales Manager, Key Account Manager, Regional Sales Manager, National Account ManagerABOUT US This Contracts Manager role is handled by McCarthy Recruitment, an award-winning multi-sector recruiter. We are committed to unlocking your full potential and finding your perfect role.Start your journey today. Apply now or find us online:Web: McCarthy RecruitmentLinkedIn: McCarthy RecruitmentFacebook: McCarthyRecruitmentInstagram: McCarthyrecruitmentThe Legal Bit:We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. By applying for this role, you are explicitly consenting for McCarthy Recruitment to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations. And your details will be added to our holding database. We process certain personal information about you for our legitimate business interests to identify and contact suitable candidates about positions that may be relevant to them. Details are set out in our privacy policy at privacy. If you wish to exercise your right to access, erase or restrict the processing of your data please contact us at the office and we will respond to your query.