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Account Executive

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Currys plc

21d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Customer Relations
    Sales & Business Development
  • Derby

AI generated summary

  • You need customer service experience, a drive to exceed targets, eagerness to learn tech, and confidence in teamwork.
  • You will engage customers, identify their needs, nurture local business relationships, boost sales, and monitor competitor activities to enhance store performance.

Requirements

  • Experience working with customers either in a retail or B2B environment (or both!).
  • The drive to achieve targets and exceed customer expectations.
  • An eagerness to learn about the latest technology.
  • To be confident working in a team.

Responsibilities

  • Making every customer interaction memorable.
  • Asking the right questions to match business customers with products.
  • Building and maintaining a network of local business owners.
  • Growing new business relationships and developing accounts.
  • Contributing towards the overall sales performance of the store.
  • Being aware of local competitor activities and suggesting ways to stay ahead.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Account Executive.

Where is this position located?

This position is located in Derby at Currys, Derby Kingsway.

What is the employment type for this role?

The employment type is permanent and full-time.

How many hours per week is this position?

The position is for 30-39 hours per week, with flexibility to work additional hours.

What is the hourly wage for this role?

The hourly wage is £13.86, with an additional £0.68 per hour for London stores, plus an average bonus per hour of £1.77.

What are the main responsibilities of the Account Executive?

The main responsibilities include making customer interactions memorable, matching business customers with products, building relationships with local business owners, developing accounts, and contributing to the store's sales performance.

What kind of experience is required for this position?

Experience working with customers in either a retail or B2B environment (or both) is required.

What skills are necessary for success in this role?

Necessary skills include the drive to achieve targets, eagerness to learn about technology, and the ability to work confidently in a team.

What benefits does Currys offer for this position?

Benefits include a monthly performance-related bonus, product discounts on the latest tech, a competitive pension scheme, and a range of wellbeing initiatives, as well as 30 days of annual leave (including bank holiday entitlement).

How does Currys support career development?

Currys supports career development by providing opportunities to learn new skills, try different roles, and work with various teams across the business.

Is Currys committed to inclusion and diversity?

Yes, Currys is committed to making inclusion and diversity part of everything they do, including the recruitment process.

Who should I contact if I need assistance with my application?

If you need assistance with your application, you can email careers@currys.co.uk for help.

We are Currys. One team with one shared passion: helping everyone enjoy amazing technology.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1884
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

As one of the UK’s best-known retailers in tech, we go the extra mile for our customers – online, in-store and in their homes. But we don’t just sell amazing tech. We deliver it, install it, support it and fix it, too. Most important of all, we bring a human touch to tech to make the magic happen for every customer. We’re proud of the service we deliver across the many different teams that make up our business. And that’s all down to our people, 30,000+ capable and committed colleagues, learning together, growing together, making us amazing and celebrating the wins together. Ultimately, help is at the heart of our business. Helping everyone enjoy amazing technology. And helping our colleagues find new ways to make the most of their talents, to realise their ambitions as well as ours.