Account Manager- Property Maintenance

apartmentOptimal Maintenance Ltd placeClapham scheduleFull-time calendar_month 

About us

We are Optimal Maintenance Ltd, part of the Optimal Group.

We offer a professional service to a variety of clients from housing associations to high-end estate agents. This could be a carpenter to fit a new door lock, a gas safe plumber to install a new boiler or a full property refurbishment. No job is too small and, as a result, this means that properties receive the care they deserve with an exceptional level of customer service from both office and field staff.

We are an ambitious company, and we are always looking for great people to join our team. Being part of the Optimal family is important to us and if you share our vision and values, the Optimal Group is the place for you.

At the Optimal, we believe that innovation comes from a culture of genuine equality

and diversity. We are an Optimistic, Positive Team, at the same time, Inspirational, Magnificent, Amazing and Loyal.

The role

Due to our fantastic growth over the last 3 years, we are looking for experienced Account Managers from a property or construction background to join us on our exciting journey.

The role will be working in our brand new refurbished Account Manager hub in the buzzing area of Clapham with a full team of 18 once we have completed our mission to find our superstars! You will be managing your own accounts from bookings to invoicing and will be working in a supportive and fun environment, providing an excellent quality service to our loyal portfolio of customers.

What you will be doing
  • Overseeing all job requests, ensuring the process is completed efficiently and correctly
  • Daily liaison with property managers , tenants, clients and engineers to ensure everything is running smoothly and within a timely manner
  • Ensuring you have up to date knowledge of engineer's skills and trades to increase productivity in jobs and minimise re-calls
  • Ensuring booking confirmations are accurate and sent to clients
  • Update eWorks with user friendly descriptions and to cover all points to enable the engineers to have the correct information to complete their work efficiently
  • Ensure jobs are booked in the same geographical locations for efficiency
  • Present, promote, and sell our services to existing accounts and prospective clients
  • Establish, develop and maintain positive business and customer relationships.

Requirements

About you
  • You are a true team player with bags of motivation, eager to smash your targets
  • You have great attention to detail, ensuring that all of the dots are joined from booking to invoicing
  • Working in a fast paced environment with a supportive team excites you!
  • You are a quick learner, curious to find out more
  • Proven ability to juggle multiple account management while keeping a smile on your face!
  • Excellent listening, negotiation and presentation skills
  • Experience working within a property maintenance company or within the property industry would be desirable
  • Able to be office based full time during your training and probation phase
  • Within a reasonable commute to Clapham North
Benefits
  • Competitive basic salary of between £30,000 - £35,000 plus a fantastic bonus scheme, paid quarterly
  • An employee-first culture with a supportive team
  • Brand new offices, based in the buzzing area of Clapham with plenty of shops, bars and restaurants
  • Office location, 2 minute walk from Clapham North with plenty of links to various parts of London
  • Comprehensive induction programme with ongoing support to achieve your bonuses
  • Career progression within a rapidly growing business
  • Bonus scheme and company events

Diversity and Inclusion

The Optimal Group is an equal opportunities employer. We actively encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.

We leave no room to discriminate based on race, colour, religion or belief, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability or any other protected class.

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