Account Manager

Wallace Hind Selection LTD; England; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned business in Northampton seeks an experienced Account Manager to cover sales in Northampton and Leicester. The role focuses on managing client relationships, generating new business, and delivering exceptional customer service in a compassionate environment. The ideal candidate has strong account management experience in construction or similar industries and will receive a salary up to £35,000 plus benefits such as a company car and quarterly bonus.

Benefits

Company Car

21 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays

Quarterly bonus

Qualifications

• Experienced in account management and/or area sales.
• Proactive and commercially minded.
• High level of autonomy in managing client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business opportunities across the region.
• Manage relationships with 30-40 locations.
• Guide clients with empathy and professionalism.

Skills

Account management

B2B relationship-building

B2C relationship-building

New business generation

Client relationship management

Customer service

Job description

Overview

An established family run business based in Northampton with over 50 years of heritage is seeking a driven, personable Account Manager / Area Sales Manager to cover Northampton and Leicester. You will be the bridge between clients and our skilled craftsman, ensuring every order is delivered with the quality and compassion our reputation is built on.

Location and Remit

Location: Northampton

Commutable locations: Wellingborough, Kettering, Market Harborough, Bedford, Towcester, Burton Latimer, Rushden, Milton Keynes

Job Title

Account Manager, Area Sales Manager - Manufacturing, Building Services, Stone Masonry

Salary and Benefits

• Salary: up to £35,000 per annum
• Benefits: Company Car
• 21 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
• Quarterly bonus

About the Role

As our experienced Account Manager / Area Sales Manager you will be self-confident in your ability to deliver exceptional customer service selling a premium service and product to businesses and customers within an industry that requires compassion and empathy.

Responsibilities

• Experienced in account management and / or area sales.
• Skilled in both B2B and B2C relationship-building.
• Proactive and commercially minded, with the ability to generate new business.
• Manage relationships with 30-40 locations, visiting clients and maintaining trusted relationships.
• Develop new business opportunities and expand the referral network across the region.
• Act as the first point of contact for enquiries and referrals, ensuring timely and professional responses.
• Guide clients with empathy and professionalism, tailoring solutions to their needs and budget.
• Work closely with the Managing Director to ensure client satisfaction and uphold service levels.
• Manage your own diary with a high level of autonomy, reporting progress regularly.

Person Specification

Account Manager, Area Sales Manager - Manufacturing, Building Services, Stone Masonry

Company

We create bespoke, handcrafted stone products, serving clients across the UK with a strong focus on the Midlands. With over 50 years of steady growth as a family-owned business, we are proud of our reputation for technical expertise, craftsmanship, and professional service. Our success is built on a trusted network of partners, and we are now looking to expand that network by strengthening referrals and relationships. Families turn to us in times of need because they trust us to provide not only a premium product, but also the care, support, and respect that defines our service.

Industry and Experience Context

It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: Sales Executive, Account Manager, Business Development Manager, Sales Manager, Area Sales Manager - Construction, Funeral Services, Stone Masonry, Construction, Manufacturing.

Interested?

Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application.

Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives.

Note

Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct.

Reference: LO18239, Wallace Hind Selection