?A respected specialist hard flooring contractor is looking to appoint a Sales / Key Accounts Manager to support the next phase of growth from its Altrincham office. With over 30 years in the market, nationwide delivery capability, and a strong reputation across terrazzo, ceramics and industrial resin flooring, this is a business with a well established name and a strong platform for further expansion. The company already operates across the UK and Ireland and is now looking to strengthen client relationships, develop new business and broaden its reach into additional sectors.This is a strong opportunity for a commercially minded sales professional who wants more than a desk-based role. You will work closely with the Contracts Directors and Commercial Team, helping drive new business while also developing existing client accounts. The position has been created with long term succession planning in mind, so there is genuine scope for the right person to build a career and play a key role in the future direction of the business. When not out on-site visits, you will be office based in Altrincham, with nationwide travel and occasional nights away required.Sales / Key Accounts Manager Salary & BenefitsSalary: £35,000 to £40,000, depending on experienceCompany car20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (Increases with service)Discretionary bonus scheme, reviewed based on individual and company performanceOffice based in Altrincham when not attending site visitsMonday to Thursday 08:00 to 17:00Friday 08:00 to 16:30Flexibility required due to travel and client commitmentsSales / Key Accounts Manager Job OverviewDrive sales growth by increasing the existing client baseDevelop new business opportunities and sales strategiesPerform against agreed targetsCreate and manage a client portfolio, delivering high standards of service and communicationVisit sites and provide practical, quality led solutions to clients' flooring requirementsLiaise with the Commercial and Contracting teams to support quotations and project handover up to installationProduce accurate sales reportingAssist with and develop marketing strategiesMaintain up to date knowledge of the flooring market and relevant productsStrengthen relationships with existing clients to increase repeat business and account growthTravel nationwide to meet clients and attend sites, with occasional overnight stays where requiredSales / Key Accounts Manager RequirementsProven sales experience within the construction industryIdeally some knowledge of specialist resin flooring, terrazzo or ceramicsStrong commercial awareness and a proactive approach to business developmentExcellent presentation and communication skillsMotivated, organised and target drivenCommitted to client retention and high standards of customer serviceAble to work closely with commercial and operational teams to support successful deliveryMust be based within a reasonable travelling distance of AltrinchamWillingness to travel nationally and stay away from home when requiredBennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for. JBRP1_UKTJ