Symphony is the UK’s largest privately owned manufacturer of fitted kitchen, fitted bedroom and fitted bathroom furniture with a turnover of over £300 million and circa 2000 employees. Our customers include independent retailers, merchants, housebuilders, residential housing developers and social housing providers.
We pride ourselves on a diverse product range which includes holding the licence for the Laura Ashley kitchen and fitted bedroom furniture brands, our cutting edge supply capabilities, sustainability credentials and outstanding service-providing our customers with everything they need to succeed.
The role
We are looking to recruit a graduate to join the Client Solutions Team, working in both the New Build and Social Refurbishment Housing markets, as a Trainee Client Account Manager.
The role will be covering Cambridge area. You will also be required to travel extensively through the area, with the potential for overnight stays.
This role is responsible for producing specifications for new and existing clients relating to mixed tenure new build developments, and planned refurbishments schemes and the key responsibilities will include:
- Working closely with Development and Sales Managers/Directors and Architects within the housing market to create specifications for mixed tenure new build schemes to help meet clients’ budgets. Once approved the live Developments will be passed onto the Contractor or Skyline Teams to look after the running of the sites.
- Developing and growing relationships with key personnel within the Client Maintenance, and Development teams.
- Building a pipeline of New Build Developments and Specification for Clients within the housing sector.
- Forecasting pipeline for secured new build work passed onto the Contractor or Special Projects teams, as well as the planned refurbishment works.
- Conducting Factory and Marketing Suite tours at Head Office to demonstrate the service and products that Symphony can provide.
- Producing monthly reports on all opportunities and sales.
- Maintaining customer contact details to ensure customer records are kept up to date.
- Managing/controlling the quotation tender process for new businesses.
What we're looking for
In order to be successful in this role you must have
- A minimum 2:1 degree in a Business/Engineering or Design related subject, achieved either this year or within the last 2 years.
- Ideally some work experience from a sales/construction background.
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
- A strong desire to interact and build relationships with customers.
- The ability to “think outside the box” to find solutions.
- A full UK driving licence as you will be required to travel within the region and to other parts of the UK as required.
You will be
- Able to manage your own diary and time efficiently and effectively.
- Able to communicate confidently with people at all levels from site operative to director.
- Willing to work as part of a dynamic team.
- Able to work under pressure to maintain deadlines.
- Computer literate, with good PowerPoint and Excel skills.
- Self-motivated and enthusiastic.
- Professionally presentable at all times.
You will be based out of your own home office with the expectation of being out in the field at least 40% of your working week, which is Monday – Friday.
You will be provided with a company car, competitive salary and bonus scheme, with an OTE over £40k, 25 days holidays plus stats and entry into the company’s Group Self-Invested Pension Scheme.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking to build a career in sales and account management in a large, long-established employer, who actively promotes from within.
The closing date for this application is 30th April 2025.
