External Account Manager

Reporting to the Commercial Manager (Northern Region) the role of External Account Manager will be responsible for:

• Securing sales predominantly of Asphalt, but also Aggregates, in line with budgeted expectations, in relation to volume and selling price whilst promoting and finding opportunities for our range of value added products
• Regular engagement with all areas of the business to ensure we deliver first class customer service
• Proactively developing and maintaining the present and prospective customer base in line with the business targets and aspirations
• Ensuring that all market knowledge is captured and recorded in line with company requirements
• Delivering accurate and timely monthly forecasts
  
  At Tarmac, 'who you are' matters. We want to get to know you. If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer., The ideal candidate for the role of External Account Manager will possess external sales experience preferably gained within a similar industry. Suitable candidates for the role of External Account Manager will be dedicated and enthusiastic, and demonstrate that they have:
• Ability to drive continuous improvements be searching out new opportunities
• Self-motivated approach
• Resilience and tenacious mindset
• Proven organisation skills and time management ability
• Ability to successfully influence and persuade
• Capability to work independently but also as part of a team
• Full UK manual car driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points
  
  As well as the role of External Account Manager we also offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits:
• Company Car
• Bonus scheme
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
• Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc.(REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and menopause
• Training and development opportunities