The following job is no longer available:
Account Manager
Account Manager
Account Manager
Posted 2 days ago
- Wallasey, Merseyside
- Any
- External
About us
Cirrus Purchasing Limited is a specialist procurement consultancy based in Merseyside, with a national footprint. We work throughout the UK, supporting the social housing, public and private sector, delivering billions of pounds of procurement activity and millions of pounds of savings for our clients.
We are well-known in the sector for our highly successful portfolio of frameworks and our longstanding reputation for delivery. Big enough to deliver for our clients, yet small enough to provide personalised service, our friendly and knowledgeable team is dedicated to helping public sector organisations achieve the best outcomes.
About the role
This is a full time, permanent position for the role of Account Manager. Remote working is standard, with occasional days at our office in Wallasey, Wirral. Occasional travel will be required to meet with clients and prospective clients nationwide.
Our Account Manager will:
Create and maintain strong customer relationships with framework members ensuring they are happy with their arrangements
Engage confidently with client leads and existing members, via phone, video call, email and in person
Assist with implementation of call-off contracts under the framework and present tailored options to meet client needs
Provide support to resolve client or supplier issues efficiently & effectively
Work collaboratively with the Cirrus team and framework suppliers to drive framework growth
Collaborate with suppliers to ensure clients receive up-to-date sector knowledge, value for money, continuous development and added value
Represent the business with clients, prospects, and at industry events and conferences
Preparation of client documentation
Update and inform team internally to shape relevant marketing and business activity
Opportunity to progress for the right person
The expected salary offered for this role is £30,000 to £35,000 per annum.
About you:
For the role of Account Manager, we are looking for candidates with the following attributes:
Excellent communicator, able to build rapport at all levels. Personable yet professional, with the confidence to interact with stakeholders at operational and senior level
Comfortable making video and phone calls, sending emails, presenting and speaking in front of clients, even in cold outreach situations
Proactive, with a self-motivated attitude
Strong business development skills
Eager to learn and develop
Highly organised with strong time management skills and the ability to prioritise your own workload
Natural problem solver
Numerate
Ability to work on own and in a team
Competent using Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Teams, Google Sheets and Google Docs
While not essential, experience within the public sector and a working knowledge of public procurement would be beneficial
Benefits of working at Cirrus:
This is an exciting opportunity for the right individual to begin a long-term career within a fast-paced dynamic business. As a member of a small and successful team you will be working in a close-knit, supportive work environment where your contributions will be valued. Your role will include a diverse range of tasks and significant skills development as well as career progression for the right person. Some of the benefits of working for Cirrus include:
Remote working as standard (Cirrus has been a remote-first company since incorporation in 2007)
25 Days Annual Leave(plus bank holidays)
We are open to flexible working patterns
Travel expenses for client meetings
Manage your own workload, once trained
We have a personalised and flexible approach to professional development and career progression
Process:
Please submit your CV by following the application steps on this site. If your CV is shortlisted you will be invited for a brief Microsoft Teams call prior to in-person interviews being conducted in early May.
Important dates
Deadline for applications: Midnight Monday 7 th April
Virtual interview: Candidates will be invited for a brief Microsoft Teams interview towards the end of April, if shortlisted.
Second interview: In-person interviews are expected to take place in early May
For the purpose of Total Jobs search function- This role is advertised as Account Manager and is comparable to positions such as
Partnership Manager
Client Relationship Officer
Public Sector Relationship Manager
Supplier Engagement Manager
TPBN1_UKTJ
Cirrus Purchasing Limited is a specialist procurement consultancy based in Merseyside, with a national footprint. We work throughout the UK, supporting the social housing, public and private sector, delivering billions of pounds of procurement activity and millions of pounds of savings for our clients.
We are well-known in the sector for our highly successful portfolio of frameworks and our longstanding reputation for delivery. Big enough to deliver for our clients, yet small enough to provide personalised service, our friendly and knowledgeable team is dedicated to helping public sector organisations achieve the best outcomes.
About the role
This is a full time, permanent position for the role of Account Manager. Remote working is standard, with occasional days at our office in Wallasey, Wirral. Occasional travel will be required to meet with clients and prospective clients nationwide.
Our Account Manager will:
Create and maintain strong customer relationships with framework members ensuring they are happy with their arrangements
Engage confidently with client leads and existing members, via phone, video call, email and in person
Assist with implementation of call-off contracts under the framework and present tailored options to meet client needs
Provide support to resolve client or supplier issues efficiently & effectively
Work collaboratively with the Cirrus team and framework suppliers to drive framework growth
Collaborate with suppliers to ensure clients receive up-to-date sector knowledge, value for money, continuous development and added value
Represent the business with clients, prospects, and at industry events and conferences
Preparation of client documentation
Update and inform team internally to shape relevant marketing and business activity
Opportunity to progress for the right person
The expected salary offered for this role is £30,000 to £35,000 per annum.
About you:
For the role of Account Manager, we are looking for candidates with the following attributes:
Excellent communicator, able to build rapport at all levels. Personable yet professional, with the confidence to interact with stakeholders at operational and senior level
Comfortable making video and phone calls, sending emails, presenting and speaking in front of clients, even in cold outreach situations
Proactive, with a self-motivated attitude
Strong business development skills
Eager to learn and develop
Highly organised with strong time management skills and the ability to prioritise your own workload
Natural problem solver
Numerate
Ability to work on own and in a team
Competent using Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Teams, Google Sheets and Google Docs
While not essential, experience within the public sector and a working knowledge of public procurement would be beneficial
Benefits of working at Cirrus:
This is an exciting opportunity for the right individual to begin a long-term career within a fast-paced dynamic business. As a member of a small and successful team you will be working in a close-knit, supportive work environment where your contributions will be valued. Your role will include a diverse range of tasks and significant skills development as well as career progression for the right person. Some of the benefits of working for Cirrus include:
Remote working as standard (Cirrus has been a remote-first company since incorporation in 2007)
25 Days Annual Leave(plus bank holidays)
We are open to flexible working patterns
Travel expenses for client meetings
Manage your own workload, once trained
We have a personalised and flexible approach to professional development and career progression
Process:
Please submit your CV by following the application steps on this site. If your CV is shortlisted you will be invited for a brief Microsoft Teams call prior to in-person interviews being conducted in early May.
Important dates
Deadline for applications: Midnight Monday 7 th April
Virtual interview: Candidates will be invited for a brief Microsoft Teams interview towards the end of April, if shortlisted.
Second interview: In-person interviews are expected to take place in early May
For the purpose of Total Jobs search function- This role is advertised as Account Manager and is comparable to positions such as
Partnership Manager
Client Relationship Officer
Public Sector Relationship Manager
Supplier Engagement Manager
TPBN1_UKTJ