Account Executive (Bench)

Area Support

Sell a brand and a service that delivers in every respect. We deliver almost anything anywhere it needs to go so we have a rock solid base for our ambitious growth plans. Your job will be to build on our industry-leading reputation to make them a reality.

Maximise the opportunities from existing business. Nurture it. Get out there and wins some more. That’s your brief - and you’ll get all the freedom you need to impress us. Finding leads. Converting them. Then managing every account so every customer is a happy one.

We like our people to be happy too. You will receive a competitive basic salary in excess of £34k plus guarantee until you are placed in your territory. We’ll get you there in style too with both EV and PHEV options for your company car. Plus:

• A company pension, holiday pay, discounts at major retailers (e.g. Apple, cinemas) and attractions (e.g. Alton Towers, The London Eye) and many more

• Private healthcare (AXA) for employees. Additional family cover can be arranged at a cost

• Life Assurance of x 3 Gross Basic Salary

• The option to learn another language through our language education programme as well as a number of other opportunities to take your learning to the next level

• Employee Assistance Program

• Industry-leading training

• As much scope to progress as your potential can handle via our ‘promotion from within policy’
   

What you’ll do:

• Initially, this role will support the entire team through both account management and new business generation before you move to a territory role

• Identify and convert new business opportunities

• Manage, retain, and develop accounts

• Grow the customer base to generate new revenue

• Implement customer accounts and train them on solutions, coordinate efforts to meet customer needs

• Respond to internal and external customer concerns

• Engaging presentations and seamless onboarding for new customers

What you’ll need:

• A solid B2B sales background

• Experience in uncovering new business leads through door-knocking, LinkedIn, Cold calling, etc.

• Persistence and influence to close sales, good communication and teamwork skills

• A natural way with people and instinct for knowing how to exceed expectations

• You take pride in your ability to communicate both verbally and in writing

• Organization and experience with MS Office

• If you’ve worked in supply chain and logistics, so much the better

• Problem-solving and time management skills

• Impressive customer focus and comprehensive product knowledge

• A full, clean driving license (for at least two years)

• You must be at least 21 due to our car insurance scheme

How We Recruit

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.

Who are UPS?

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.