Account Manager

Key Selection Recruitment Limited; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Account Manager in the North West. This role involves managing existing accounts while expanding business opportunities within the controls and automation industry. Ideal candidates will have a strong commercial understanding and proven sales growth. A great opportunity to enhance your career within a dynamic sector offering a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Experience in the control and automation industry is ideal.
• Strong commercial background and understanding of business mechanics.
• Time served in an electrical or engineering role is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage existing accounts and focus on business expansion.
• Identify new business opportunities within the sector.
• Maintain updates in the CRM system.
• Assist project managers in sales efforts and decisions.
• Liaise with operations for targeted growth.

Skills

Good written and verbal communication skills

Ability to act on own initiative

Good organisational skills

Ability to build lasting relationships

Proven sales growth

Tools

AutoCad

ePlan

PLC/SCADA

HMI

Job description

Position

Account Manager

Location

North West

Salary

£60k - £65k (depending on experience)

The Company

My client is an Electrical Systems integrator, they are currently recruiting for an experienced account manager with a strong commercial background and understanding of the mechanics of business.

• Instrument/Electrical/System Design (AutoCad, ePlan etc.)
• Control Panel manufacture (Motor Panels, PLC Panels, Pneumatic etc.)
• Software Design PLC/SCADA & HMI (Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider, Mitsubishi etc.)
• Instrument/Electrical/Network installation (NICEIC approved, Safe Contractor, ATEX, CAT5/CAT6 fibre etc.)
• Instrument test and calibration (Calibrations - flow, temp, level etc.)
• Commissioning & Start-up support

The Role

• Looking after existing accounts with the view on expanding & growing the business.
• Harvesting new business within the controls and automation industry.
• Following up quotes and updating our bespoke CRM.
• Harvesting opportunities.
• Helping project managers with sales meetings & commercial decisions.
• Working as a team player within the business development department.
• Follow up on enquiries with potential new customers.
• Liaise with operations managers for targeted growth.
• Assist with marketing department on targeted campaigns.

Requirements

• Ideally suited for someone who has worked within the control and automation industry.
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to act on own initiative.
• Good general knowledge of the services they provide & sectors they operate in.
• Proven sales growth.
• Good organisational skills.
• Ability to build lasting relationships.
• Time served in an electrical or engineering role