Account Manager

Overview

Heidelberg Materials UK (formerly Hanson UK) is one of the UK’s largest suppliers of construction materials, employing over 4,000 people and operating around 300 manufacturing sites.

The company is committed to sustainability, diversity, and building a culture of openness, transparency, and individual achievement.

Role

Account Manager – Location: Whitwick, UK. Full Time: 37.5 hours per week, 08:30 – 17:00. Contract Type: Permanent. Salary: £28,000 – £32,000.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a portfolio of key customer accounts to achieve sales targets and budgets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with both internal stakeholders and external customers.
• Collaborate with Field Sales Representatives and Sales Managers to maximise sales opportunities.
• Manage customer enquiries and quotations within agreed deadlines.
• Maintain and update Area Contract Files.
• Process and manage cash sales transactions and support effective credit management procedures.
• Monitor competitor activity and market trends.
• Assist in the creation of sales budgets and performance targets.
• Produce accurate weekly performance reports for management.
• Provide support across other sales areas when required.
• Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Good general standard of education.
• Previous experience in an account management, sales, or customer‑facing commercial role.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Good commercial awareness and customer focus.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general computer systems.
• Ability to produce accurate and concise reports.

Essential Knowledge & Skills

• Understanding of asphalt and aggregate products.
• Knowledge of Salesnet.
• Understanding of operational and order processing procedures.
• Awareness of competitor activity and market dynamics.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organisational and administrative abilities.
• Experience with SAP Cash Sales Procedures, Order Processing, Basic Product Knowledge, Competition Act Compliance, and Glennigans Powerplay.

Desirable

• Telephone selling skills.
• Sales training experience.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary and bonus incentives.
• Generous pension scheme up to 15% employer match.
• Life assurance and private medical cover.
• 27 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) with flexible holiday purchase options.
• Option for agile and flexible working, including remote arrangements.
• Family‑friendly policies: enhanced maternity, paternity, parental leave, neonatal and adoption support.
• Wellbeing programmes: Employee Assistance Programme, mental health first aid, cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Discounts on gym memberships, eye tests, and private medical cover.

Heidelberg Materials UK is committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace where diversity and equality are valued. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

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