The role exists within the client services team to manage client packaging and label requirements through the business from estimate to delivery and is office based on Medway City Estate in Rochester, Kent.
You will be using our Tharstern MIS software to traffic campaigns through production, and our HubSpot CRM system to manage client estimate and CAD requests, tasks and follow ups. Experience in using this software would be beneficial but not essential as training will be provided.
You will deal with all areas of the business including shopfloor, so excellent communication is essential to understand and translate client requirements into clear concise estimate briefs and works instructions. The ability to manage and prioritise time, tasks and deadlines is essential as you will be collaborating with multiple clients with campaigns running at the same time.
Responsibilities
Build and maintain strong client relationships with multiple stakeholders
Ownership of your client account portfolio being the sole communicator between the business and customer
Fully understand the customers packaging and label design, specification and product requirement enabling you to accurately and effectively brief estimate and CAD requests
Supporting the client, challenging the brief where required, to determine the best solution for their product and adding value
Ensure customer service levels are to a high standard and maintained as per SLA and KPI's
Provide internal support to the external sales team of your nominated accounts
Raise clear and concise works instructions of order specifications to internal prepress, repro, printing and finishing departments
Monitoring progress of all jobs through each stage of production through Tharstern MIS system, keeping the client updated
Proactively checking your jobs at each stage of the production process on the shopfloor
Maintain strong sales pipeline monitoring past activity utilising company HubSpot CRM tool
Identify and pursue opportunities to upsell and cross sell to existing client base
Ensure all customer and contact information in company CRM and MIS systems is accurate
Collate all information and supporting documentation and communicate clearly to the quality department in the event of a non-conformance
Attend customer site visits as and when required
Experience
Account Management experience within the print industry, ideally in the packaging or label sector
Tharstern MIS experience would be beneficial but not essential as training will be provided
HubSpot CRM experience would be beneficial but not essential as training will be provided
Good all round Microsoft office skills
High level of literacy and numeracy
Self-Management, organisational and project management skills
Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage effectively with clients at all levels.
A proactive approach to problem-solving with a focus on achieving results
Personal attributes and skills
Inquisitive manner and proactive mindset
Good telephone manner, willing to talk and engage with customers
Desire to deliver a quality product on time and in full, with clear client focus
Ability to read and follow instructions accurately and consistently and to follow company quality procedures and checks
Diligence with ability to spot potential problems before they occur
An enthusiastic attitude, highly motivated with an excellent work ethic
Flexibility to tasks, desire to learn, accept ownership and responsibility within given levels
Excellent communication and critical thinking skills, ability to consult with and communicate instructions and requirements to team members
Collaborator, with positive team attitude, resilient with the ability to work under pressure
Exceptional time keeping
Join us as we strive to deliver exceptional service and solutions to our clients while fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: 28,000.00-35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Company pension
Free parking
On-site parking
Sick pay
Schedule: