Account Manager

Pertemps; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established business in Leicester is seeking an experienced Account Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role involves providing first-class administrative and customer support to the sales team. The ideal candidate will have strong organisational skills, excellent communication abilities, and a proactive approach. The position offers a salary of up to £32,000 pa plus a bonus and benefits including hybrid working and training opportunities.

Benefits

33 days holiday

Pension scheme

Training and development

Free on-site car parking

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role, ideally within a manufacturing or FMCG setting.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Confident IT skills, particularly with Excel.
• A positive, proactive approach and great attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to customer accounts, ensuring efficient day-to-day operations.
• Prepare and follow up quotations.
• Process sales orders and maintain accurate records in the CRM system.
• Liaise with internal departments and external suppliers to ensure timely order delivery.
• Handle customer queries and resolve issues around orders and invoicing.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

IT skills (Excel)

Attention to detail

Proactive approach

Job description

Overview

Account Manager – Leicester. 12 Month Fixed Term Contract. Up to £32,000 pa + bonus. Full Time (Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week).

Benefits of the Account Manager role: 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), pension scheme, training and development, hybrid working, and free on-site car parking.

Are you organised, detail-focused and keen to support a busy sales function? We are looking for a dedicated Account Manager to join a well-established business on a 12-month fixed term contract.

The main purpose of the Account Manager role is to provide first-class administrative and customer support to the sales team, helping to ensure everything runs smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to customer accounts, ensuring efficient day-to-day operations.
• Prepare and follow up quotations.
• Process sales orders and maintain accurate records in the CRM system.
• Liaise with internal departments and external suppliers to make sure orders are delivered on time.
• Handle customer queries and resolve any issues around orders, invoicing or product availability.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role, ideally within a manufacturing or FMCG setting.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Confident IT skills, particularly with Excel.
• A positive, proactive approach and great attention to detail.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career as an Account Manager, we’d love to hear from you, please apply today!