Sales Executive Key Accounts Consumer (PC4)

Job Purpose

We are looking for a Sales Executive - Key Accounts reporting directly to the Sales Manager - Key Accounts. This is a local role covering England and Wales

You will achieve & wherever possible exceed the budgeted sales of Bridgestone van & 4x4 tyres to the Key Accounts and provide a high quality service to the Key Account Customers by:

The professional management of Key Accounts and maintaining first class business relationships at all levels.

Developing and delivering Strategic/Go To Market offers for the Strategic accounts.

Gaining new business and maximising our share of existing business.

Resolve any issues or problems as they arise.

Responsibilities:

Build and maintain strong relationships with Key Account customers at all levels supporting the Sales Manager Key Accounts and wider Key Account team as required.

Work collaboratively with Consumer Sales & Marketing Commercial Sales (for joint customers) Trade Marketing Credit and other internal departments.

Ensure customers receive clear timely and accurate information relating to pricing rebates sales performance products policies and promotions.

Negotiate and manage Annual and Quarterly rebate agreements in line with approved guidelines ensuring all rebates are correctly processed and claimed.

Identify and develop profitable new business opportunities with new and existing customers with a particular focus on HRD business.

Support planning activities including OB RB and Mid-Term Plans and maintain accurate customer and account records.

Work closely with the First Stop and Point S network teams to maximise business with quality locations increasing volumes and share of account.

Deliver customer training and presentations on company and product supported by Sales Development and Technical teams where required.

Ensure correct Bridgestone stock profiles are ordered and maintained within designated accounts.

Monitor and report competitor activity and relevant market intelligence.

Support credit control by reducing overdue debt and flagging potential risk customers.

Organise and chair customer meetings attend trade shows and events and support ad-hoc projects as required.

Operate at all times in line with company policies and guidelines.

Skills and qualifications

Demonstrate strong alignment with Bridgestones values of Involvement Commitment Ownership Teamwork and Flexibility.

Positive attitude enthusiasm and determination to succeed coupled with a passion for excellence.

Customer-centric mindset focused on developing long-term partnerships.

Adaptable and able to perform effectively in a dynamic environment.

Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to prioritise workload and remain effective under pressure.

Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Collaborative team player with excellent organisational and administrative skills.

Ability to deliver impactful presentations to internal and external audiences.

Experience in B2B sales or Key Account Management ideally within the automotive tyre or industrial goods sectors.

Proven strategic sales planning negotiation and closing skills.

Experience managing complex sales cycles involving multiple stakeholders.

Good understanding of contract management pricing structures and volume-based commercial agreements.

Strong commercial and financial analysis skills including margin budget and profitability management.

Experience in sales forecasting budgeting and performance reporting.

Excellent IT skills particularly Microsoft Excel PowerPoint and Word.

Full UK driving licence.

Willingness and ability to travel throughout the UK as required

Why should you apply

We are passionate about our people and want to offer them the opportunity to develop and grow.

You never stop learning. You will have the possibility to develop yourself via our Learning Management System that is also connected to LinkedIn Learning

You will have the opportunity to work with leading technologies.

You will have the opportunity to experience a dynamic and challenging environment and work on different and innovative projects.

We help you to drive your career path onward and upward work in a culture of feedback that recognizes you and helps your development.

You will work in a healthy and safety environment because safety is a key priority area in Bridgestone.

You will have the opportunity to participate in our Corporate Social Responsibility activities.

We offer you attractive Benefits and a Competitive Salary

You will have the opportunity to be Smartworking to ensure a good work and life balance.

If you can demonstrate the skills we are looking for and would like to make a difference in a Pioneering company dedicated to shaping a sustainable future of real-world mobility solutions join us at Bridgestone!