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We're much more interested in your attitude, ambition and willingness to learn.\nFor high performers, progression into an Account Manager role can happen within 6-12 months, with realistic earning potential of £80,000+.\nWhat We're Looking For\nWe're looking for people who are motivated by achieving results and want to progress quickly.\nYou'll be a great fit if you're:\nPositive, energetic and self-motivated\nResilient and able to bounce back from setbacks\nAmbitious, competitive and financially motivated\nHungry to learn and develop\nConfident communicating with different types of people\nFocused on achieving personal and professional goals\nExcited by the opportunity to build a career in sales\nNo previous sales experience is required for entry-level applicants; we'll provide the training. 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