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Account Manager

Reed
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 23 days
Location

Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG2 7BG

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 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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  • A family-owned company is seeking an Account Manager for their UK external sales office on a 12-month fixed term contract.
  • The role involves managing a portfolio of blue-chip retail clients, including major accounts like Tesco, Sainsbury’s, and M&S.
  • Candidates should have experience managing high-profile accounts and be comfortable in client-facing roles, with strong IT skills.
  • A Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related business field is highly regarded, and the position offers a competitive salary.
  • Benefits include comprehensive training, the chance to work with major retail clients, and a dynamic team environment.

Are you looking for your next role within Account Management? My client is excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for an Account Manager to join their UK external sales office of a family-owned company on a 12-month fixed term contract in the first instance.

This role involves managing a portfolio of blue-chip clients predominantly in the retail industry, including major accounts like Tesco, Sainsbury’s and M&S.

The Role:
  • Assist the Key Account Directors and Sales Managers in all aspects of account management
  • Some face-to-face meetings with customers.
  • Prepare meeting agendas
  • Manage internal data for the account
  • Assist with the general running of the office 
  • Handle data entry, order processing, and credit control for your account.
  • Assist the external sales team in dealing with any quality complaints.
  • Oversee orders placed by your account from quotation to in-store delivery
Experience:
  • Experience managing high-profile blue-chip accounts.
  • Articulate and experienced in a client-facing role.
  • Ability to work under pressure 
  • Skilled in analysing raw data
  • Comfortable using customers’ external online systems
  • Willingness and ability to learn about packaging and sustainability.
  • Strong IT skills.
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related business field is highly regarded.
Benefits:
  • Opportunity to work with major retail clients and contribute to sustainable packaging solutions.
  • Comprehensive training, including potential travel to Germany.
  • A dynamic and supportive team environment.

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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.