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Account Manager outbound / proactive

Reed
Posted 3 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Leicester, Leicestershire LE5 3TB

Salary

£28,000 - £33,600 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • We are seeking an Account Manager for a prestigious manufacturer with a 50-year history and a €320m turnover, offering a base salary of £35k plus a quarterly bonus of 10% to 15%.
  • The role involves taking ownership of accounts, converting enquiries, and progressing to field-based sales opportunities.
  • Candidates should have experience in developing relationships with clients over the phone and demonstrate a proactive and organized approach to sales.
  • This full-time position is based in Hamilton, Leicester, with a hybrid work arrangement of one day at home and four days in the office.
  • The ideal candidate will possess excellent organization skills and a strong desire to grow within the company, with clear progression opportunities available.

Account Manager | B2B | £35k base | 10% to 15% quarterly bonus | hybrid | progression to field-based sales

We are looking for an Account Manager to join a prestigious manufacturer with a 50-year history and a turnover of €320m, who supply technical products into manufacturers across the UK. You will be taking complete ownership over accounts and enquiries, with the opportunity to go into the field and progress into full time external sales. With a large customer database, you will be converting enquiries and turning low spending customers into high value accounts.

Enjoy the support of an experienced team, alongside the independence to manage your own role without micro-management and KPIs.

This role is ideal for a proactive and organised salesperson/account manager who is not afraid to pick up the phone.

Salary: £35k base salary plus quarterly performance bonus (10 to 15% of salary).

Location: Hamilton, Leicester – hybrid (1 day at home, 4 days in the office).

Duration: Full-time.

Day to day of the role:

  • Searching for new business opportunities using inbound leads and the customer database.
  • Supporting customers with prices, product offers, and technical support.
  • Identifying decision makers within target customers.
  • Taking full ownership of accounts.
  • Completing analysis and sales reports.

Benefits:

  • Quarterly performance bonus (10 to 15% of salary).
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
  • Sell high-quality products from a prestigious brand.
  • Learn from an experienced team.
  • The freedom and independence to shape your role, without call KPIs.
  • Clear progression opportunities to an external sales position.
  • Hybrid working arrangements to maintain work-life balance.

Required skills:

  • Experience developing relationships with new clients over the phone.
  • Confident in working independently and taking full ownership over sales processes.
  • A positive and enthusiastic mindset, with a strong desire to succeed and grow within the company.
  • Ability to learn and understand technical details.
  • Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.