Account Manager

Handley James; Bury; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemical recruitment firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Account Manager to oversee and cultivate existing accounts while exploring new business opportunities in the manufacturing sector. This role involves managing customer relationships, attending exhibitions, and collaborating with technical teams. The company offers a competitive salary, bonus, and benefits. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in account management with excellent communication skills and market knowledge.

Qualifications

• Experience in account management, particularly in the manufacturing sector.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Ability to identify new business opportunities.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage existing accounts and develop new strategic opportunities.
• Provide advice to retain customers and assist with further projects.
• Record and communicate all activities within the business.
• Attend UK exhibitions and follow up leads.
• Record activity in the CRM in a timely manner.
• Maintain high service quality and stay updated on market developments.
• Travel within the UK as required.

Skills

Account management

Market analysis

Customer relationship management

Strategic opportunity identification

Job description

Base pay range

Direct message the job poster from Handley James

Handley James Chemical are excited to be once again engaged as the search partner to a growing chemical business based in the North West. Specialising in both the distribution and manufacture of a number of chemical products and offering an impressive wide range of chemical manufacturing capabilities on behalf of its customer base.

We are currently recruiting for an experienced and driven Account Manager to manage and nurture their existing accounts within the manufacturing space, covering CASE, Surface Treatment, Slurry etc. across the UK. You will be responsible for managing and nurturing existing business, as well as identifying and developing new, strategic opportunities. You will drive performance for the Contract services within the capabilities and capacity of the site.

Responsibilities

• Manage and nurture existing business with a focus on identifying new opportunities within the marketplace.
• To discuss with both the technical and commercial departments of the contract customers to gain as much knowledge of product uses and the wider industry as possible to be able to advise them to ensure they retain their customers but also to help with potential further projects.
• Ensure sharing of information with the sales team to identify potential opportunities.
• Use application and industry knowledge to identify potential new markets.
• Attend UK exhibitions, as required, and follow up leads.
• Ensure all activity is recorded and communicated within the business in a timely manner.
• Maintain and improve the quality of service.
• Keep up to date on applications, the competition, the market and the developments within the company and its technical capabilities.
• Travel, as required, within the UK.

In return our client is offering a competitive salary, bonus and benefits package. (TBD)

*Please kindly note, whilst we endeavour to respond to all candidate applications, due to the very high response rate across our various advertising campaigns, we may only be able to reply to candidates who match the position, thank you.

About us

Handley James Chemical are a UK based, international Search business, we pride ourselves on a personable and process driven approach ensuring the very best levels of service.

As acknowledged specialists in a number of disciplines, we support the Chemical and associated industries by providing a truly consultative service to our clients and candidates.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting

Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

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