Job Title: Account Manager
Department: Distribution UK & Ireland
Location: Wednesfield (hybrid)
Salary: £35,000, depending on experience
Closing Date: 4th September 2026
Interviews to be conducted on w/c 7th September
We believe that our strength is not just in our steel but the diversity of our workforce. Our people make the difference.
Make a tangible impact:
As Account Manager within the Retail sales team, you will be responsible for managing several large and medium sized retail accounts, as well as building opportunities for new business development.
You will need to achieve monthly sales targets for your customers in line with our strategic objectives, ensuring the highest level of customer service and a professional approach in all customer communications.
As part of this role, you will also need to:
- Negotiate and implement sales contracts with customers covering prices, volumes and service level agreements, in line with targets and business capabilities.
- Establish and manage productive, professional relationships with customers
- Conduct customer visits
We see your potential:
To be successful as Account Manager you will need significant knowledge of the steel industry, have strong account management and negotiation skills, and excel in building customer relationships. You will need a good understanding of activities in other functions of the business such as operations, transport and supply chain.
For this role it is also required to have:
- Skills in managing deadlines, timetables, and different priorities.
- Good networking and influencing skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
Ready to make a difference?
For more information or for an informal discussion please contact: Georgia.fryer@tatasteeleurope.com
Please note: You may use AI tools to help prepare your application. However, all information must be accurate and based on your own experience. We value genuine, honest responses that reflect who you are.
What we can offer you
Tata Steel UK offers their employees significant benefits packages. For this role, you will benefit from:
- A market competitive salary
- 35 days holidays per annum
- Annual Pay Review
- Quarterly Bonus Scheme – subject to business performance
- Private Healthcare Scheme (Individual cover)
- One of the UK’s leading defined contribution pension schemes (10% employer contribution / 6% employee contribution)
We also have an extensive list of lifestyle benefits including free onsite parking at all of our sites, an employee assistance programme as well as Employee discount scheme for companies including Vodafone, Jaguar Land Rover and also various local services.
Why us?
Tata Steel is one of the world’s top 10 steel producers. The combined group has an annual aggregate crude steel capacity of more than 33 million tonnes with approximately 80,000 employees across four continents. We’re part of the Tata Group, one of the largest, most diverse conglomerates in the world with businesses in the UK including Tata Steel, Jaguar Land Rover and Tetley Tea.
Sustainability is at the very heart of what we do and we are dedicated to managing our operations responsibly and to continuously improving our performance. Innovating for tomorrow, making a positive impact today.
Tata Steel in the UK is committed to our ambition of reducing energy consumption and to becoming a carbon neutral steelmaker by 2045, to find out more about our journey click here Stoves cooking less carbon – YouTube
To learn more about who we are and what we can offer our future employees, please click on the link to watch the following video: Tata Steel – A place you can thrive – YouTube
Account Manager employer: Tata Steel
Tata Steel in Shotton is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation meets quality. With a strong focus on employee development, we provide extensive benefits and opportunities for career advancement, making it an ideal place for those looking to grow in the manufacturing sector. Our modern facilities and commitment to quality control ensure that you will be part of a team that values excellence and collaboration.
