Specialist Account Manager in Milton Keynes

Join Our Team and Make a Difference! We are currently seeking a Specialist Account Manager to join our dedicated team. This is a senior specialist role focused on strategic account management and commercial development. If you are a technical sales professional who excels in a compliance-led environment, this is the perfect opportunity to manage a high-value portfolio and mitigate risks for our national clients.

Why Join Rentokil?

• Competitive Salary Package: This role offers a senior-level salary, reflecting your expertise and the strategic importance of the position.
• Benefits: Company vehicle, fuel card, tools, mobile phone, uniform, and RI Rewards.
• Relocation Package: Moving from more than 2 hours away? We may offer up to £5,000 to help you settle in.
• Work-Life Balance: Full-time, permanent role, Monday to Friday (40 hour week).

The Specialist Account Manager Role

As a Specialist Account Manager, you will serve as the primary commercial and technical point of contact for Ventilation Hygiene and Grease Extractor System Cleaning. You will manage a split of approximately 70% strategic account retention and 30% new business development.

Key responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining strong, strategic relationships with key decision-makers across a portfolio of regional and national accounts.
• Conducting formal account reviews to ensure service delivery aligns with contractual SLAs and TR19 BESA requirements.
• Identifying upselling and cross-selling opportunities, such as Fire Damper Testing and PFP Remedial works, acting as the subject matter expert.
• Serving as the internal accountable person for TR19 documentation, coordinating with operations to ensure report finalisation and compliance sign-off.
• Managing the customer’s compliance reporting interface and resolving technical queries regarding report findings.
• Preparing professional technical proposals that articulate the value of compliance in mitigating fire and insurance risks.
• Collaborating with Operational Management to ensure service delivery perfectly matches customer requirements.

Requirements

Specialist Account Manager Requirements:

• Sales & Account Management: Essential experience in sales with a proven track record in negotiation and strategic account retention.
• Technical Expertise: Highly desirable experience in a compliance-driven sales role (e.g., HVAC, Fire Safety, or Facilities Services).
• Compliance Knowledge: A detailed understanding of industry procedures; knowledge of BESA TR19 standards is highly beneficial.
• Relationship Building: Exceptional internal and external influencing skills with the ability to build long-term strategic partnerships.
• IT & Presentation Skills: Highly literate in MS Excel/PowerPoint or Google Sheets/Docs, with the ability to present technical solutions to senior stakeholders.
• Mobility: Flexibility to travel to various locations as required by the national account portfolio.

Benefits

Specialist Account Manager Benefits:

• Access to a company vehicle and fuel card.
• Salary grading system - linked to performance for those keen to develop their career within our business.
• Enrolment in our company pension scheme.
• Exciting discounts and cashback offers from over 3,000 retailers with RI Rewards.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - free to access and available 24/7 to you, your family, and friends.
• Long service recognition - includes an extra five days of annual leave entitlement after five years of service.
• Refer a Friend - earn up to £1,000 for referring someone to work for Rentokil Initial.

Company Information

Rentokil Initial (FTSE100) is one of the largest business services companies in the world, operating in over 90 countries and providing services that protect people and enhance lives. Rentokil is the world’s leading commercial pest control services provider, Initial is the world’s leading commercial hygiene services provider, and Ambius is the world’s leading provider of plants and scenting.

As a business, we focus on the Right People, doing the Right Things, and in the Right Way. We invest a lot of time and money in training and developing all our colleagues to be the best they can be, and we are always looking for talented and driven people to join our Rentokil Initial Family.

Rentokil Initial are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a diverse working environment.