Account Manager Up to £50,000 per annum Ready to take ownership of key customer accounts and build a long term commercial career? This is more than a traditional Account Manager role. We are recruiting on behalf of a successful and growing manufacturing business based in Newport, Shropshire, who are looking for an ambitious and commercially minded Account Manager to become a key part of their future growth plans. You'll work closely with an experienced Business Development Manager who is responsible for generating opportunities and opening doors. Your focus will be on developing relationships, understanding customer requirements, managing projects through to completion, and converting opportunities into long term business. The business is looking for someone with energy, initiative and a genuine passion for building relationships. They want an individual who enjoys being in front of customers, solving problems, spotting opportunities and driving account growth. For the right person, this role offers genuine progression into a future Commercial Manager position with the opportunity to help shape and develop the account management function. What you'll be doing Managing and developing a portfolio of customer accounts within a technical manufacturing environment Building strong relationships with customers and becoming their trusted point of contact Working closely with customers to understand their requirements and project needs Collaborating with technical, operations and production teams to deliver solutions Preparing and following up quotations to maximise conversion rates Managing projects from initial enquiry through to delivery and after sales support Identifying opportunities to increase revenue through additional products and services Supporting forecasting, reporting and commercial planning activities Maintaining accurate customer and project information within the ERP system Visiting customers where required to strengthen relationships and support business growth What we're looking for Previous Account Manager, Internal Sales, Technical Sales, Commercial Executive or Customer Account Management experience Experience working within manufacturing, engineering, technical or industrial sectors Strong relationship building and communication skills Confidence discussing technical products and solutions with customers and internal stakeholders Commercial awareness and the ability to convert opportunities into orders Highly organised with excellent project management skills Proactive, driven and motivated approach Someone who enjoys taking ownership and making things happen You must be happy working in a fully office based role Why apply? Salary up to £50,000 depending on experience Early finish every Friday Opportunity to work for a growing and successful manufacturing business Genuine career progression into a Commercial Manager position Varied and customer facing role with autonomy and responsibility Strong technical support and training to help you develop product knowledge Supportive and collaborative team environment Keywords Account Manager, Technical Account Manager, Manufacturing Account Manager, Engineering Account Manager, Internal Sales, Technical Sales, Commercial Executive, Business Development, Customer Relationship Management, Key Account Manager, Sales Executive, Manufacturing Jobs Newport, Engineering Jobs Shropshire, Commercial Manager, Customer Success Manager Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency. In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included
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