Sales Account Manager

Position: Sales Account Manager (Permanent)
Join a high-morale, privately owned UK manufacturer where people genuinely enjoy what they do and where your contribution is seen, valued, and rewarded.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Sales Account Manager who enjoys handling quotes, managing orders, meeting clients, and nurturing long-term relationships and is now ready to step forward in their career within a supportive, professional environment.
You’ll be trusted to manage and grow a specialist product sector, primarily within the public sector, combining thoughtful relationship-led sales with commercial impact.
If you love being out with clients, take pride in excellent service, and enjoy seeing projects through from enquiry to order you’ll feel right at home here.
The Package

* Circa £35,000 salary

* Fully funded company car (including personal use)

* Laptop & mobile phone provided

* Long-term career development within a stable, growing manufacturer

The Role – What You’ll Be Doing
This is a hands-on, varied account management role where no two days are the same:

* Managing and developing existing accounts

* Handling quotes, tenders, and enquiries from initial request through to order placement

* Building strong, trusted relationships with clients through regular site visits, meetings, and follow-ups

* Supporting customers and internal teams with expert product knowledge to maximise sales and margins

* Developing a clear sector strategy

* Achieving monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets with a structured, well-managed pipeline

* Maintaining excellent customer service standards by resolving queries efficiently and professionally

* Working closely with marketing on campaigns, social media input, and continuous process improvements

* Accurately updating CRM records, producing reports, and ensuring contracts and reviews are completed on time
What We’re Looking For
We’re keen to speak with someone who already understands account management and sales operations and is ready to take ownership of their patch:

* Proven experience in sales or account management, ideally within manufacturing, construction, or the built environment

* Comfortable managing quotes, orders, emails, CRM systems, and customer communication daily

* Confident building long-term client relationships and exceeding sales targets

* Able to read drawings and specifications to prepare accurate proposals (training provided where needed)

* Organised, proactive, and customer-focused with a natural drive to improve how things are done

* Happy to travel across the UK for client meetings and occasional events
Why Apply?
This is more than just a sales role — it’s a chance to grow with a respected manufacturer, gain exposure to larger projects, and move into a more strategic, influential position while still doing what you enjoy most: working with clients and delivering results.
If you’re an Account Manager who wants progression without pressure, structure without micromanagement, and a team that genuinely values its people this could be your next move