[18114] - Account Executive (Automotive Industry)

We are currently recruiting for an Account Executive on behalf of one of our clients, a well-established organisation based in the Surbiton area. This is a fantastic opportunity with anyone who has excellent communication skills and solid administrative experience, ideally within a related industry.

 Person Specification: –

• Extensive Account Management or sales administration experience from within automotive  industry
• Customer service background/experience
• High levels of proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Ability to produce accurate work to tight deadlines under pressure with excellent time management skills
• Articulate individual with the ability to communicate clearly in writing and orally
• Excellent administration skills
• High level of Customer Care and quality service
• Problem solving ability
• Strong team player with strong negotiation skills
• Data/Information Analysis
• Empathic, positive, flexible outlook
• Full Driving Licence essential
• Degree educated or equivalent

Key Responsibilities: –

• To act as the main day to day point of contact for all clients; to produce client documentation within defined time-scales
• Produce new vehicle orders
• Progress orders advising clients of any change
• Generate and issue new vehicle contracts and monitor return
• Arrange new vehicle deliveries / vehicle collections
• Arrange vehicle re-allocations where required
• To handle and solve all client and driver queries in a prompt and professional manner, seeking guidance from the Account Manager and/or other departments where necessary
• To manage and/or generate monthly customer invoicing and recharges
• To generate and authorise external supplier orders
• To produce regular and ‘ad-hoc’ client reports within defined time-scales
• To provide advice on rescheduling and early termination, seeking guidance from Account Manager, where necessary
• To maintain a professional attitude, building and maintaining relationships with internal and external customer
• To act in a manner which is efficient, orderly and timely ensuring tasks are achieved within the set time-scales
• To deal with any concerns or issues that may arise, implementing preventative improvements

All CVs will be considered, however only those selected for the short list will be contacted directly.