Account Manager @ Proto Energy

Job description

Bulk Sales Growth

  • Identify new opportunities for LPG sales in the assigned market to drive revenue growth.
  • Prepare for and execute market growth plan for the assign area that positions the company as a preferred supplier in manufacturing, production, processing, institutions, and hospitality sector.
  • Understand market portfolio, identify potential LPG installation customers and qualify them based on their needs, budget and purchasing opportunity.
  • Plan and negotiate pricing, terms and conditions of sale with customers guided by internal commercial standards to secure new business, growth business and maintain assigned accounts.

Account Management & Relationship Building

  • Customer and stakeholder relationship management to achieve continued business, access to information, growth prospects and competitive advantage.
  • Regularly confirm customer needs and requirements including monthly LPG consumption or usage, delivery quantities, delivery time, accessibility, tank capacity, and safety
  • Build long-term relationships with clients through regular communication, exceptional customer service, and tailored solutions to meet their LPG needs.
  • Establish commercial competitor activities including new installations , promotions, new entrants and weekly price surveys.

Risk Management & Debt Control

  • Identify and mitigate risks associated with bulk sales, including market changes, operational challenges, and customer payment issues.
  • Ensure that the bulk sales receivables are effectively managed, with a focus on controlling overdue balances and maintaining a strong cash flow.
  • Collaborate with the finance team to regularly review accounts receivables, addressing any collection issues promptly.

Market Development & Client Recruitment

  • Develop, update and implement the Account Plan for each bulk customer and communicate the plan to all Departments involved in service delivery to the assigned accounts
  • Proactively survey the market to identify new potential LPG clients in key sectors such as manufacturing, production, processing, institutions, and hospitality sector.
  • Negotiating with leads and using persuasion techniques to win deals that are beneficial to the company, while also providing customers with optimal value.
  • Stay informed about industry trends and competitors to identify new opportunities for growth and innovation.

Collaboration & Cross-functional Coordination

  • Collaborate with other departments, including Operations, Logistics, and finance to ensure smooth execution of sales and deliveries.
  • Work closely with finance and legal teams to ensure all bulk sales customer recruitment meets company policy while ensuring the potential customer is well informed.
  • Track and regularly report to the management on individual performance against set Key Performance measures, ensuring that targets are met and strategies are adjusted to optimize sales and profitability.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Sales and marketing or equivalent qualification.
  • Minimum 4 years’ experience in a similar role.
  • Proven experience in sales with a track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
  • Proficient computer literacy.

Must have skills

  • Strong problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent planning and organizational skills.
  • Maintain high level of integrity, work ethic and attention to detail.
  • Strong team player with the ability to work independently.
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills.
  • Agile, self-motivated and able to work in a fast paced environment.

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