Account Manager

Key Account Manager
Have you got a passion for the painting/coatings industry and looking for a new role where you can thrive?
Working for Crown Paints is sure to be the answer! This position is required to manage an existing portfolio of both National Accounts & Key Regional accounts working in a variety of the Contractor / Specification team target markets currently delivering Net Sales in excess of £1.5M.
Working from home and field based - South East (in and around London)
Competitive Salary and Car
Private healthcare and 12% pension contribution, The KAM will also be responsible for the region when the Regional Manager is away from the business and will also be required to help train both new team members and existing team members as required.
+ Developing profitable sales utilising a consultative approach with an existing portfolio of accounts with our key brands Crown Trade, Sandtex & Sadolin.
+ Delivering Specification advice and managing large commercial contractors within the paint and coatings industry.
+ Assist the Regional Manager with the training of staff in various skills so each team member has a "Licence to sell"
+ Identifying and opening up opportunities to develop relationships and sales with new clients
+ Influencing and consulting customers on our key products and benefits
+ Daily use of Contracts Advance to identify potential projects / leads

+ Experience in the paint or coatings industry
+ Experience in an Account Management or ales position with SME's or larger organisations
+ The ability to use CPQ will be an advantage in this position
+ Well organised, highly motivated and confident in presenting to both colleagues and customers
Enjoys a collaborative environment and the confidence to influence

Join Crown Paints
Crown believes that every pot of paint is brimming with potential and we want to put that into the hands of everyone. As one of the UK's leading paint brands, we support homeowners and professionals to 'paint their own possible' and create beautiful, transformative spaces for everyone to enjoy.
With a heritage dating back to 1777, the company has a rich and colourful history, pouring 200 years of knowledge and skill into every tin of paint. Headquartered in Darwen in Lancashire, the same town the company started in all those years ago, Crown also has a manufacturing site in Hull and an ever-growing network of over 170 Crown Decorating Centres located throughout the UK and Ireland. We're proud to have held the Royal Warrant since 1949 in recognition of our commitment, passion and experience.