Hire Account Manager

Hire Account Manager
Old Dalby

Salary: 35-40,000 (dependant on experience)

Your perspective:

Private Healthcare with no excess payments for the employee
Employee supported volunteering
Enhanced family leave provisions
Perkbox and Employee assistance Programme
Company sick pay
Employee recognition scheme
Generous employee referral scheme
Clearly defined Career path (and all the important support along the way)
Access to state-of-the-art technology
Global presence and opportunities worldwide
Long Service Programme

Position Overview

The Hire Account Manager main purpose is to manage a Project from start to finish, gain new business accounts for the Dry Hire, Product Sales, Theatre and Concert Touring sectors. Additionally, they will develop and maintain existing client relationships and produce Dry Hire and Consumable quotations for clients

Key Job Responsibilities
Deliver World-Class Service to our external and internal customers
Manage a project from start to finish, including but not limited to:
Book equipment utilising the equipment within our own inventory
Arrange transfers between depots where required
See the Big Picture by arranging sub hires efficiently and effectively
Book internal and external transport
Liaise with Asset Logistics when a Project/Job is ready to print
Look after the lead production electrician and their team during touring prep days at the office
Manage payment terms and invoicing schedules
Book and arrange replacement equipment to be delivered to a client
Drive Results by gaining new business accounts, maintaining existing accounts for the Dry Hire, Product Sales, Theatre and Concert Touring sectors. Also, taking enquiries from customers and producing accurate quotes for Dry Hire and Consumable Sales
Where required, produce capex report and a business case for new investments
Communicating effectively across all departments of the company
Out of hours emergency contact – receive calls and deal with any issues, whether that’s advice or organising extra or replacement equipment to be delivered
Represent us at exhibitions such as PLASA Show, PLASA Focus and ABTT
Keep all work-related information confidential and always acting in a professional manner, in all work and industry-social situations
Keep marketing informed of any PR worthy activity, seeking approval from necessary parties
Work with the Marketing Team to create marketing strategies which will benefit the company
Keep yourself up to date with new trends, products & new technology in the industry
Do the Right Thing by following all safety practices and policies
Greeting visitors and asking them to sign in and put on a high vis if applicable, making them aware of our H&S practices and policies
When required, taking card payments for Hires and Sales
Value People by promoting a collaborative, inclusive and mutually supportive environment

Competencies

A real people person who is confident, friendly, calm, and approachable with a generally cheerful demeanor, has an engaging personality and a sense of humour
Excellent telephone manner
Enthusiastic and self-motivated
A proven track record showing successful business development, and a real desire to succeed in business
A strong negotiator with the ability to persuade
Well presented
Articulate with great verbal and written communication skills
You are used to working on multiple projects at once, and can prioritise
Used to working to tight deadlines
Excellent planning and time management skills
Knowledge of standard packages such as Outlook/Word/Excel/Powerpoint and also hire tracking systems (easyjob preferred)
Confident presenting in front of large groups of people
Ability to work in a team and on your own
Previous experience within the industry is essential

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