Account Manager

Account Manager

Salary: £45,000-£53,000 + Pool car + bonus

Location: Sheffield

Do you have sales experience working within the metal or manufacturing industry?

Are you looking for a role that offers a clear route to progression and people management?

If so, this could be the job for you!

Responsibilities of an Account Manager:

• Grow revenue across existing accounts while identifying and securing new business opportunities.
• Travel to see customers across the UK and Europe to meet clients and represent the business at industry exhibitions and events. (about once every 2 months
• Build strong client relationships, supporting long-term account growth and uncovering additional commercial opportunities.
• Prepare tailored proposals and quotations by reviewing customer requirements and pricing details.
• Regularly meet with existing and prospective customers, while also supporting colleagues during client visits and presentations.
• Collaborate with the Sales Manager on territory planning, customer engagement strategies, and stock planning requirements.
• Keep CRM records up to date to track customer activity, pipeline progress, market trends, and future opportunities.
• Manage the quotation and order process accurately, ensuring all associated documentation is completed correctly.
• Share insights on competitor activity, market trends, pricing movements, and potential growth areas with the wider team.
• Assist with sales forecasting and provide additional support to the Sales Manager where required.
• Support and encourage colleagues to help drive team performance and achieve collective objectives.

Requirements on an Account Manager:

• Previous experience within metals, engineering, industrial, or manufacturing sectors would be highly beneficial.
• Demonstrated ability to develop strong customer relationships and grow revenue across both existing and new accounts.
• Confident building long-term business partnerships, with a personable approach and willingness to travel to meet clients.
• Eager to take the next step in their career, with the ambition to develop leadership and people management skills.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative sales environment and enjoys working towards targets and shared goals.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with a customer-first approach and focus on relationship management.
• Commercially minded individual with a proactive attitude and genuine interest in continuous development.
• Self-motivated, confident, and able to positively influence customers and colleagues alike.
• Additional language skills would be advantageous, particularly French or German, although not essential.