Account Manager Location: AshfordSalary: 24,000 - 25,000 per annum Job Type: Full time/permanent (Office based)This is a great opportunity to join a well established company based in Ashford, working with a bunch of friendly and knowledgeable sales and marketing professionals.Based in a beautiful location, you can enjoy sitting outside in the summer months and you also get to have cuddles with the office dog!Reporting directly to the Managing Director this role is all about achieving targets through retention and growth of your client base, building strong relationships is key.The role:The management and growth of an existing business customer base, this will include telephone targets.Canvassing and closing businessProactive retention of any cancelling businessMentoring new employees when requiredTo actively take part in any trainingKeeping CRM systems updated with client contactKeep in regular contact with key decision makers within your client baseEnsure queries are dealt with in a timely and professional mannerOccasional visits to client and trade showsMaintaining knowledge of the industry , always wanting to be one step aheadOther duties as required by the line managerThe person:Has a proven sales record and be able to demonstrate hitting team and individual targetsExcellent communication skills both written and verbalBe a team playerMinimum of 2 years in a phone based sales/account management roleThe salary will depend on experience, my client is happy to provide the tra