Account Manager

Jonathan Lee Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking an experienced Account Manager in Newport, Shropshire. The role involves developing customer relationships and managing account growth within a technical manufacturing context. The successful candidate will have strong communication skills and the ability to handle multiple projects effectively. A competitive salary up to £35,000 is offered, along with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £35,000

Opportunity for development

Supportive working environment

Early finish on Fridays

Qualifications

• Previous experience in account management within a technical, engineering or manufacturing setting.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to understand and discuss technical information with customers and internal departments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with existing customers.
• Act as the main point of contact for assigned accounts.
• Manage the full account lifecycle from initial enquiry through to delivery.

Skills

Account management experience in technical, engineering or manufacturing

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Ability to understand technical information

Good organisational skills

Commercial awareness

Proactive problem-solving

Job description

Job Title: Account Manager

Location: Newport, Shropshire
Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum

Overview

A technical manufacturing business in Newport, Shropshire is seeking an Account Manager to support customer relationships, drive account growth and ensure effective coordination between clients and internal teams. The successful candidate will have experience in a technical or manufacturing environment and will be comfortable managing multiple projects and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with existing customers
• Act as the main point of contact for assigned accounts, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction
• Understand customer requirements and translate them into clear internal briefs for internal teams
• Work closely with the technical team to create detailed quotes for customers
• Sending and following quotes to convert to orders
• Manage the full account lifecycle from initial enquiry through to delivery and after-sales support
• Working closely with the operations team and business development manager
• Identify opportunities for account growth and upselling of additional products or services
• Maintain accurate records using the company’s ERP systems
• Support the wider sales and commercial team with reporting and forecast information

Skills and Experience Required

• Previous experience in account management within a technical, engineering or manufacturing setting
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to understand and discuss technical information with customers and internal departments
• Good organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Commercial awareness and confidence in handling quotations and pricing discussions
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and customer service

What the Company Offers

• Competitive salary up to £35,000 depending on experience
• Opportunity to work within a successful and growing manufacturing business
• Supportive working environment with opportunities for development
• Early finish on a Friday.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
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