Account Manager

Boasting incredible levels of staff retention and a company culture like no other, recruitment isn't something this specialist manufacturer often does, but it is are now looking for a dedicated and customer-focused Account Manager who enjoys managing relationships and identifying fresh opportunities.

What’s in it for you?

• Work Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8.30am to 5pm, Friday 8:30am to 2pm
• Salary guide: £30,000 – £40,000
• Company car (Tesla Model 3 or Equivalent)
• Pension scheme
• 20 days holidays

Account Manager Responsibilities:

• Manage several existing accounts, with a turnover of £5m+, being the first point of contact and nurturing relationships
• Regularly attend site visits, meeting with existing and potential customers (expected to make 2 visits per week)
• Handle enquiries from existing and potential customers, gaining an in-depth understanding of their requirements
• Represent the company at meetings, leading presentations on new and existing products
• Act as a project lead, working closely with the technical project team to ensure the customer's vision can be achieved
• Oversee a number of live projects, acting as the liaison between the manufacturing team, technical project team, and customer, ensuring each project meets deadlines and expectations
• Develop a deep understanding of the company's product offering, enabling you to identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities and offer expert guidance
• Successfully close sales, which involves producing cost estimates, negotiating contracts, and supply agreements

Account Manager Skills and Experience:

• Demonstrates first-class sales and account management skills, with previous experience in an account handling or field sales role
• Technical knowledge, be it through experience or education, needs to be demonstrated on your CV
• Customer-focused and commercially aware, able to foster close working relationships and identify opportunities, whilst maintaining customer satisfaction
• Personable, outgoing and unafraid to host meetings and presentations
• Incredibly motivated, able to work as part of a team and use initiative to work independently
• Holds a driving license and can travel UK-wide – the successful candidate must be comfortable occasionally having overnight stays
• Competent user of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word and PowerPoint