Account Executive

Maxwell Bond; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Business Development Manager/Account Executive to develop new business opportunities and manage client relationships in the ERP sector. The role includes driving engagement through strategic outbound activities, ensuring compliance, and building strong client relationships. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills with a strong focus on achieving sales targets and a proven track record in B2B sales.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary with uncapped commission

Transparent progression path

24 days annual leave plus all UK bank holidays

Wellness scheme

Free gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Sales driven with a high level of motivation to succeed.
• Demonstrate positive communication with clients and colleagues.
• Committed to achieving sales targets and standards.

Responsibilities

• Drive new business acquisition through outbound activity.
• Manage relationships with early-stage accounts.
• Collaborate with the sales team to maximize territory performance.

Skills

Sales driven

Excellent communication skills

Relationship building

B2B sales experience

Job description

Overview

Job Role: Business Development Manager/Account Executive

Sector: ManTech/ERP (Manufacturing Technology/Enterprise Resource Planning)

Location: Manchester City Centre

Salary: £45,000-£60,000 DOE (base salary + uncapped commission)

Benefits

• Competitive basic salary with an uncapped commission scheme
• Transparent progression path to more senior roles within the organisation - Sales Manager/Team Lead, Head of Sales, Sales Director etc.
• 24 days annual leave plus all UK bank holidays
• Wellness scheme - after probation period
• Free gym membership and extended lunches for wellness (gym, exercise, sports etc.)
• Cycle to work scheme

Role

We\'re looking for a driven and commercially focused Business Development Manager (BDM) / Account Executive (AE) to take ownership of developing new business opportunities and managing early-stage client relationships through to handover or ongoing account growth within the ERP sector.

In this role, you\'ll be responsible for identifying, targeting, and converting new business prospects, while also reactivating and growing underperforming or low-spend accounts. You\'ll use a structured outbound B2B strategy to drive engagement and revenue. This will include self-generating meetings with target accounts as well as sitting/converting meetings booked in by the SDR team where appropriate.

Aligned to a specific territory, you\'ll work closely with the Sales Manager to build a strong pipeline, maximise sales potential, and ensure smooth onboarding of new accounts. Your focus will be on delivering value-led conversations, identifying client needs, and providing solutions that build long-term commercial success.

Key Tasks

• Drive new business acquisition through outbound activity and strategic prospecting
• Manage early-stage relationships until accounts are established
• Reactivate and grow low or dormant accounts
• Collaborate with the wider sales team to maximise territory performance
• Ensure compliance and assist in follow-ups and task completion within your zone

Candidate specification

• Sales driven and a high level of motivation to succeed.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Desire to build strong relationships with customers.
• Demonstrate a positive and consistent approach to all potential clients and colleagues.
• Business Development/Sales Experience.
• Committed to achieving and exceeding monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets
• Have a proven track record of B2B sales