Graduate Account Manager
Apple Products into Education sector
£24,000 Base + Uncapped Commission + £12K OTE + Corporate Benefits
Cheadle Hulme, Cheshire
Celsius Graduate Recruitment is thrilled to collaborate with an innovative technology specialist for education and business. They place high value on their culture, teamwork, staff rewards, and a comprehensive benefits scheme, including an employee assistance programme.
As pioneers in changing lives through technology, our client holds prestigious partnerships as an Apple Authorised Education Specialist (AAES), and with Google for Education, and Microsoft Surface. They provide strategic technology planning, product installation, professional technical services, and training for educational institutes to empower staff and students.
An exciting opportunity awaits a Graduate Education Account Manager in their established Apple-focused education sales team. Reporting to the Head of Education, you'll manage dedicated regions and cultivate professional relationships with stakeholders, making strategic decisions to drive sales growth.
Ideal candidates will be capable of building professional relationships with customer stakeholders and colleagues. This involves making well-thought-out decisions regarding tasks, scheduling, and strategically managing and expanding sales within assigned regions.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Key account management and development
- Retention of existing accounts
- Identifying new business opportunities
- Handling strategic project sales and larger value opportunities
- Executing Key and Development Account plans
- Articulating the client's value proposition to each customer
- Building relationships with key contacts and stakeholders
- Aligning products, solutions, and added value propositions with client needs
- Achieving and exceeding margin-based targets
- Managing and growing an accurate sales pipeline
- Accurate sales forecasting
- Updating CRM with relevant end-user data
Soft Skills:
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Strong organisation and prioritisation
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure
- Time management skills
- Team player
If you're an ambitious and motivated individual ready to contribute to this dynamic team, we encourage you to apply for this impactful role
