Job Summary
The Account Executive successfully sells and markets a widely varied portfolio of services for multiple congruently running businesses under British International through highly active field work. Followup and thorough account management are essential to ensure repeat business from clients.
Key Responsibilities
•Liaising and networking on a daily basis with a range of stakeholders including internal customers colleagues partner organisations and government ministries
•Communicating with targeted customers and managing customer relationships
•Arranging and managing the effective distribution of marketing materials
•Maintaining and updating databases of competitors customers and any potential customers
•Organising andor attending events such as conferences seminars receptions and exhibitions
•Conducting indepth market research not limited to customer questionnaires and focus groups
•Actively monitoring and reporting on competitor activities
•Monitoring analyzing and evaluating the media including newspapers magazines journals broadcasts newswires and blogs for opportunities for clients
•Working as part of a salesmarketing team to develop client proposals and generate sales activity
•Preparing regular client reports and attending client meetings
•Promoting news stories and features to the media
•Undertaking research and preparation for new business proposals and presenting to potential new clients
The above indicated job responsibilities are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the post holder may be required to undertake other duties and responsibilities commensurate with the post.
Skills
Excellent communication analytical and financial skills.
Excellent Microsoft Office Skills.
Personal attributes important to this position consist of strong leadership capabilities selfmotivation outstanding ability to sell yourself and strong writing and presentation skills.
Strong experience selling intangible services such as consulting services education training services.
Strong experience selling other services like advertising graphic design and business support services.