Account Manager

Oakley Recruitment Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentives

Team days

25 days holiday

Parking

Pension

Hybrid working

Job summary

Oakley Recruitment Limited seeks an Account Manager for a 15-month fixed-term contract in Birmingham. You will nurture relationships with internal stakeholders and external clients, manage an existing portfolio of up to 20 key accounts, and maximise opportunities to drive product performance and growth.

The ideal candidate has proven experience in a similar role, outstanding relationship-building and negotiation skills, and strong MS Excel proficiency.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role.
• Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Analytically minded with strong MS Excel skills.
• Self-motivated, target-driven, and commercially aware.

Responsibilities

• Managing relationships with internal stakeholders and external clients.
• Managing an existing portfolio of up to 20 key accounts.
• Maximising opportunities within each account to ensure products achieve optimum market performance and return.
• Analysing sales trends and market performance to identify opportunities for growth and improvement.
• Monitoring and managing daily account performance.
• Managing sales analysis, forecasting, and commercial reporting.
• Supporting and coordinating product launches across key accounts.

Skills

Relationship-building

Commercial awareness

Analytical mindset

Adaptability to new systems

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Account Manager (15-month Fixed Term)

Hybrid working. 15-month fixed-term contract.

Culture and Environment

Our client's culture is fast-paced, dynamic, and forward-thinking. The environment is supportive, collaborative, and energetic, with a modern open-plan office and a fun, welcoming atmosphere. Colleagues are highly knowledgeable within their field and are passionate about supporting and developing new team members throughout their journey.

Personality

You will possess excellent relationship-building skills, be commercially aware, and driven to achieve realistic targets while contributing to the wider sales and marketing strategy of the business. Additionally, you will have a strong analytical mindset and feel confident using MS Excel on a daily basis at an intermediate to advanced level. You will be technically capable, with the ability to pick up new systems and processes quickly and efficiently.

Reward

• £30,000 basic salary
• Monday - Friday 37.5 hours per week, 8.45-5pm with an early finish Friday
• Hybrid working: 3 days in office, 2 days working from home
• Incentives and team days
• Opportunity to be part of an exciting and growing team
• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
• Parking available
• Pension

Job Role

• Managing relationships with internal stakeholders and external clients
• Managing an existing portfolio of up to 20 key accounts
• Maximising opportunities within each account to ensure products achieve optimum market performance and return
• Analysing sales trends and market performance to identify opportunities for growth and improvement
• Monitoring and managing daily account performance
• Managing sales analysis, forecasting, and commercial reporting
• Supporting and coordinating product launches across key accounts

Skills and experience

• Proven experience in a similar role
• Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
• Analytically minded with strong MS Excel skills
• Self-motivated, target-driven, and commercially aware