Account Manager Wales & Cardiff Region (m/f/x)
Location: Cardiff
Working Hours: Full-time employee
Founded in 1972, ELA Container has evolved into a global leader with over 1,400 employees across 24 locations worldwide, specializing in mobile room solutions. With a fleet of more than 60,000 circulating containers, our family-run business headquartered in Haren (Ems), Germany, is keen on extending our reach within the United Kingdom, focusing on Wales — a key market in our expansion strategy.
We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated Account Manager (m/f/x) to join our team in Cardiff, responsible for nurturing and growing client relationships within the Wales region. This role involves managing existing accounts, understanding client needs, and ensuring the delivery of our modular solutions aligns with their expectations.
In this role, your day will look something like this
- Manage and grow relationships with existing clients, ensuring a high level of satisfaction and repeat business
- Act as the primary point of contact for clients from enquiry through to project completion
- Provide technical advice and support, including conducting price negotiations
- Develop and implement account management strategies tailored to the regional market
- Regularly engage in active market and competition analysis to adjust strategies as needed
- Participate in public and private procurement processes to secure new business opportunities
- Attend and represent ELA Container at company events and networking opportunities
Your skill set, capabilities and previous experience
- Degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field; additional training in construction or related sectors is beneficial
- Proven experience in account management, preferably within the industrial, construction, or modular sectors
- Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills with a high degree of customer orientation
- Experience in B2B sales, with a proven track record of maintaining and expanding customer relationships
- Independent worker with strong networking and social skills, and a technical affinity
What you can expect from us
- Permanent employment contract
- Comprehensive training program at our headquarters to fully acquaint you with our products and team
- Flexible working arrangements, including remote work when not on-site
- In the role as Account Manager, we encourage you to attend company events, networking etc.
- We will provide you with all the IT equipment you need for mobile working
- A company car for business and private use
- Opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic international company with flat hierarchies
How to apply
Submit your CV through our career portal at www.karriere.container.de/en or by email to career@ela-container.com. Please include a few lines about what makes you unique, why we are a good match, and how you heard about us. Be sure to include your notice period and salary expectations. We look forward to discussing your future with ELA Container in a personal interview.
Contact Information
For further inquiries, please contact our local representative Steven Grant at Steven.Grant@ela-container.co.uk or call +44 7534 225336.
