Account Manager

Oakley Recruitment Ltd; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Parking available

Pension

Incentives and team days

Job summary

Oakley Recruitment Ltd is seeking an Account Manager for a 15-month fixed term contract in Birmingham, offering hybrid working. The role involves managing relationships with stakeholders, optimizing account performance, and supporting product launches.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience, strong interpersonal skills, and advanced MS Excel capabilities. A supportive, dynamic environment awaits, with a focus on team collaboration and development.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to analyze sales trends and market performance.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with internal stakeholders and external clients.
• Handle an existing portfolio of up to 20 key accounts.
• Maximize opportunities within each account for market performance.
• Monitor and manage daily account performance.
• Support and coordinate product launches across key accounts.

Skills

Relationship-building

Communication abilities

Negotiation

Analytical skills

MS Excel (intermediate to advanced)

Self-motivated

Commercial awareness

Job description

Oakley Recruitment is working in exclusive partnership with an evolving, dynamic organisation who are forward thinking and the market leader in their space. This is an excellent opportunity to join the team as an Account Manager on a 15month fixed term contract, this role offers hybrid working.

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.

In addition, you will have a strong analytical mindset and feel confident using MS Excel on a daily basis to an intermediate to advanced level. You will be technically capable, with the ability to pick up new systems and processes quickly and efficiently.

Reward

• Monday – Friday 37.5 hours per week, 8.45-5pm with an early finish Friday
• Hybrid working 3 days working in the office 2 days WFH
• Incentives and team days
• Opportunity to be part of an exciting and growing team
• 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