Account Manager

Averna Powered by Spherea; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Health care

27 days holiday

Life insurance

Income protection

Job summary

Averna Powered by Spherea is seeking an Account Manager for the UK and Ireland who can drive new business opportunities and build long-term customer relationships. The role blends engineering insight with a consultative, solution-based sales approach, engaging with world-class technology customers.

You’ll develop regional account strategies, manage forecasts and pipelines (Salesforce), expand key relationships, and collaborate with pre-sales teams to win complex deals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or Technology with a strong business mindset.
• 8+ years of consultative sales experience in engineering solutions.
• MedTech experience is a strong plus.
• Knowledge of test & measurement solutions or capital equipment sales.
• Willing to travel up to 60% of your time.

Responsibilities

• Identify and approach the right customers where Averna can make the difference.
• Deeply understand customer needs and position Averna as the partner of choice for mission-critical challenges.
• Develop and execute account strategies for your region, including forecasting and pipeline management (Salesforce).
• Expand customer relationships and penetrate new accounts.
• Work closely with our world-class pre-sales teams (Solution Architects, Proposal Writers, etc.) to win complex deals.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms to secure sustainable business.
• Represent Averna at tradeshows and events (approx. 1 per quarter).

Skills

Account management

Relationship building

Negotiation

Sales strategy

Communication

English fluency

Hunter mentality

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering/Technology

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

As of January 2026, Averna andSphereajoined forces to form theSphereaGroup. A global Test & Quality Solution leader, Averna Powered bySpherea partners with product designers, developers and manufacturers to help them achieve higher product quality, accelerate time to market and protect their brands by covering and offering solutions and expertise for the entire product lifecycle.

Averna Powered by Spherea offers specialized expertise and innovative test, vision inspection, precision assembly and automated solutions that deliver substantial technical, financial and market benefits for clients in the aerospace, automotive, consumer electronics, defense, energy, industrials, medical devices & life sciences, semiconductor, telecom and transportation industries.

Their solutions include prototyping & consulting, precision assembly & production, automated test solutions, in-line test systems, test system replication, and test platforms & products. Averna Powered by Spherea’s expertise ranges from vision systems, specialized battery test, RF & microwave and fiber optics to robotics & motion, instrumentation, control systems, and data management.

Job Description

As an Account Manager for the UK and Ireland, you’ll be the driving force behind developing new business opportunities and building long-term relationships with our customers. This role blends complex technical problem-solving with a consultative, solution-based sales approach – giving you exposure to world-leading technology companies we proudly call our customers.

In this role, you will:

• Identify and approach the right customers where Averna can make the difference
• Deeply understand customer needs and position Averna as the partner of choice for mission-critical challenges
• Develop and execute account strategies for your region, including forecasting and pipeline management (Salesforce)
• Expand customer relationships and penetrate new accounts
• Work closely with our world-class pre-sales teams (Solution Architects, Proposal Writers, etc.) to win complex deals
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms to secure sustainable business
• Represent Averna at tradeshows and events (approx. 1 per quarter)

Qualifications

• You hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Technology with a strong Business mind
• You have at least 8 years of consultative sales experience in engineering solutions, ideally with Fortune 500 OEMs
• Experience in MedTech is a strong plus
• Knowledge of test & measurement solutions or capital equipment sales is highly valued
• You are a true hunter: self-motivated, autonomous, and driven to create new opportunities
• Strong relationship builder with excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Fluent in English (spoken and written)
• Willing to travel up to 60% of your time, driver’s license required

Additional Information

What's in it for YOU

At Averna, you’ll join a fast-growing, international company where you can take initiative, work with cutting-edge technology, and make a tangible impact with leading clients across industries.

We offer:

• A dynamic sales role with exposure to world-class technology organizations
• A collaborative and supportive team with true international reach
• An attractive salary package with benefits such as generous pension scheme (4% employee / 8% employer, full family health care plan, family health cash plan, 27 days holiday + bank holidays, Life assurance & income protection insurance
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth
• A fair and flexible working environment where your voice counts
• Be part of a company that puts ESG at the heart of its mission, for people, planet, and performance.

Averna is committed to employment equity and to encouraging diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment, regardless of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.