Account Executive Ipswich

<p style="text-align:left"><span class="emphasis-3"><b>Before you apply to a job, select your language preference from the options available at the top right of this page.</b></span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left">Explore your next opportunity at a Fortune Global 500 organization. Envision innovative possibilities, experience our rewarding culture, and work with talented teams that help you become better every day. We know what it takes to lead UPS into tomorrow—people with a unique combination of skill + passion. If you have the qualities and drive to lead yourself or teams, there are roles ready to cultivate your skills and take you to the next level.</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Job Description:</b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p><b>Account Executive</b></p><p></p><p>Your role is to maximise UPS revenue by prospecting and converting new business opportunities while working to grow an existing portfolio of business. As an Account Executive, you will not only have sales targets to achieve but a book of business to support so organisational skills need to be at an exceptional level. The territory covers a number of areas including especially in and around the <span>IP and NR postcodes.</span></p><p></p><p><b>What You’ll Get</b></p><ul><li><p><span>You will receive a competitive basic salary in excess of £36k plus OTE £50k depending on experience</span></p></li><li><p>Company car</p></li><li><p>A company pension scheme, holiday pay, discounts at major retailers (e.g. Apple, cinemas) and attractions (e.g. Alton Towers, The London Eye) and many more benefits</p></li><li><p>Industry-leading training</p></li><li><p>Promotion from within policy</p></li><li><p>Private healthcare (AXA) for employee. Additional family cover can be arranged at a cost</p></li><li><p>Life Assurance of x 3 Gross Basic Salary</p></li><li><p>Employee Assistance Program</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>What You’ll Do </b></p><ul><li><p>Identify and convert new business opportunities</p></li><li><p>Manage, retain, and develop accounts</p></li><li><p>Grow the customer base to generate new revenue</p></li><li><p>Implement customer accounts and train them on solutions, coordinate efforts to meet customer needs</p></li><li><p>Respond to internal and external customer concerns</p></li><li><p>Maintain and monitor customer records and account performance to objectives</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Your Skills & Requirements</b></p><ul><li><p>Minimum of 2 years direct sales experience</p></li><li><p>Uncovering new business leads through door knocking, linkedIn, Cold calling etc</p></li><li><p>Experience within logistics would be a bonus but not essential</p></li><li><p>Building strong business proposals</p></li><li><p>Persistence and influence to close sales, good communication and teamwork skills</p></li><li><p>Organization and experience with MS Office</p></li><li><p>Initiative and energy</p></li><li><p>A full, clean driving license (for at least two years)</p></li><li><p>You must be aged at least 21 due to our car insurance scheme</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>How We Recruit </b></p><p>UPS is committed to a policy of treating individuals fairly and recruiting, selecting, training, promoting and compensating based on merit, experience and other work-related criteria. We do not discriminate against any applicant based on age, race, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.</p><p></p><p><b>Who are UPS?</b></p><p>Founded in 1907 as a messenger company in the United States, UPS has grown into a multi-billion-dollar corporation by clearly focusing on the goal of enabling commerce around the globe. Today, UPS is a global company with one of the most recognized and admired brands in the world. We have become the world's largest package delivery company and a leading global provider of specialized transportation and logistics services. Every day, we manage the flow of goods, funds, and information in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide.</p><p style="text-align:left"><br /><b>Employee Type:</b><br /> </p>Permanent<p style="text-align:left"><br /><span>UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.</span></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>

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