Account Manager

Account Manager

Location:

Rotherham (National travel required)

Salary: £48,000 - £50,000 + Commission + Company Car/Allowance

We are recruiting for an experienced Account Manager to take ownership of a specialist hire division within a well‑established engineering organisation. This is a commercially focused role combining account management, business development and operational oversight.

Reporting to the Sales Director, you will have full responsibility for the performance and growth of the hire portfolio. This includes managing key accounts, securing new business, improving utilisation rates and ensuring commercially viable solutions are delivered to customers.

You will work closely with regional field teams, sales managers and operational staff to ensure hire equipment is delivered, maintained and returned efficiently.

• Manage and grow existing key accounts
• Identify and secure new business opportunities
• Take ownership of the hire business P&L
• Promote hire solutions to new and existing customers
• Monitor fleet utilisation and profitability
• Set competitive rental pricing aligned to market conditions
• Coordinate equipment availability, maintenance and turnaround
• Support framework agreements and project‑based hire requirements
• Provide market intelligence and strategic feedback
• Work closely with sales and marketing teams to drive growth

• Proven experience in account management and new business development
• Background within plant hire, engineering or manufacturing
• Strong commercial and financial awareness
• Ability to build long‑term customer relationships
• Confident communicator with strong negotiation skills
• Practical understanding of engineering solutions
• IT literate and comfortable using ERP systems
• Full UK driving licence (max 6 points)

An engineering qualification or relevant technical experience would be advantageous.

• £48,000 - £50,000 basic salary
• Commission (£7,000+ per annum, with growth potential)
• Company car or monthly car allowance
• Company-wide profit share bonus
• Pension (5% employee / 3% employer, increasing with service)
• 23 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service up to 33 days)
• Private Medical Insurance (after probation)
• Death in Service (3x salary)
• Quarterly attendance bonus
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Ongoing training and development

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven Account Manager who enjoys combining technical understanding with strategic growth and customer development.