Senior Account Manager

Highways Senior Key Account Manager
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 plus package
Location: Chelmsford
 
Are you a strategic relationship-builder with a background in sales and account management within the construction or civil engineering sector?
One of the UK's most established and respected surfacing contractors is looking for an experienced Key Account Manager/Business Development Manager to join their dynamic commercial team in Chelmsford. With a national presence and a people-first culture, this business prides itself not only on the quality of its work but on the strength and collaboration of its internal teams.
This is your opportunity to work with a market leader - an organisation known for delivering top-tier projects across a range of sectors, and for investing in long-term client partnerships that drive sustainable growth.
 
 
What You'll Be Doing:
·Developing and managing strategic relationships with key clients across the UK
·Acting as the main point of contact for high-value accounts, ensuring client satisfaction and retention
·Working cross-functionally with internal teams (Sales, Ops, Marketing, and Support) to deliver bespoke solutions
·Preparing and submitting tenders and quality submissions, ensuring all documentation is compliant and up to date
·Maintaining CRM records including key client contacts and communications
·Providing weekly pipeline forecasts to Regional Sales Management
·Supporting clients throughout bid processes and uncovering new business opportunities
·Keeping a finger on the pulse of market trends, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities
 
 
What You'll Bring:
·Strong communication and interpersonal skills
·Business Development
·Excellent project management and organisational ability
·Confidence in navigating high-value client relationships and influencing decision-makers
·Experience in sales and bid management, ideally within the construction or civil engineering space
·A collaborative approach and the ability to juggle multiple priorities across teams
 
 
What's on Offer:
·Salary up to £55,000
·25 days annual leave + bank holidays (with additional leave based on length of service)
·Performance-related bonus scheme - Uncapped
·Company Car
·Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
·Cycle to Work scheme, birthday bonus, and company social events
·Life assurance, employee discount portal, and access to a savings scheme
·Comprehensive learning and development support
·A supportive, team-led culture with real progression pathways
 
 
If you're ready to step into a role where your relationship-building skills, commercial acumen, and strategic thinking will be truly valued - this could be your next move.
 
Apply now to find out more and take the next step in your career.
Or give me a call if you'd like to have a confidential chat first.
 
 
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
 
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways Project Delivery professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Toula Raftopoulou at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information.
 
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