Account Manager

WE Talent; Colchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Account Manager in Colchester, UK. You will manage a portfolio of key accounts, ensuring high levels of service and strategic growth. Ideal candidates will have strong relationship-building skills and experience in account management. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in client-focused roles.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in account management is essential.
• Skilled in developing strong client partnerships.
• Ability to analyse account performance and spot opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of a defined portfolio of key accounts.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with clients.
• Analyse account activity to identify trends and opportunities.
• Work with clients to explore new solutions.

Skills

Account management

Relationship-building

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Job description

Overview

WE Talent are supporting our client with the recruitment of an experienced Account Manager to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a well-established business, taking responsibility for a select portfolio of key accounts and ensuring they receive the highest levels of service, support, and strategic growth.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of a defined portfolio of key accounts, developing a deep understanding of their business priorities and challenges.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships, acting as the primary point of contact for all account matters.
• Analyse account activity and performance to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Work with clients to explore new solutions, upselling and cross-selling where appropriate to support their goals.
• Assist with global sourcing requirements, ensuring products and services meet client expectations on quality, cost, and delivery.
• Represent the customer voice within the business, sharing insights to influence service improvements and commercial decisions.
• Lead regular review meetings with clients, presenting account analysis and discussing future opportunities.
• Prepare clear reports on account performance and progress against agreed objectives.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure accurate, timely, and efficient delivery of products and services.

About You

We are looking for a relationship-driven individual with proven experience in account management. You will be skilled in developing strong client partnerships, confident in analysing account performance, and able to spot opportunities for adding value without a hard sales approach. Strong communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills are essential, as well as the ability to balance day-to-day service with long-term strategic growth.

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