Account Manager

Spider; Essex; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A building services contractor is seeking an Account Manager to join their team in Basildon, Essex. This office-based role involves managing existing client relationships and pursuing new opportunities primarily within the NHS and public sector. The successful candidate will have proven account management experience and will leverage established frameworks to strengthen client engagement. Competitive salary of £30,000 per annum, pro-rata for part-time roles, with additional company benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Workplace pension scheme

Company mobile phone

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in account management, business development, or sales is essential.
• Exposure to the Construction, NHS, or public sector is advantageous.
• Familiarity with public sector frameworks or procurement processes is highly desirable.
• Exceptional face-to-face communication with clients required.
• Strong knowledge of social media for lead generation is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and pursue new opportunities within the existing client base.
• Leverage established frameworks to secure new business and strengthen engagement.
• Build and nurture long-term relationships with key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver tailored solutions.
• Maintain a robust pipeline and meet growth targets.
• Provide regular client feedback for service improvement.
• Update CRM system based on interactions with clients.

Skills

Account management

Business development

Sales

Communication

Social media proficiency

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Overview

Account Manager Spider is advertising on behalf of a building services contractor, who are looking for an Account Manager to join the team, fully office based in Basildon, Essex. Whether you are seeking a full-time or part-time position, this could be your next step in your career!

Why them

They are a family run, well-established leader in delivering building, electrical and fire protection services, renowned for our extensive client base and trusted reputation within the NHS and public sector. With decades of successful partnerships, we offer a unique platform for ambitious account managers to leverage a wealth of existing relationships and frameworks.

Fantastic company benefits

• Competitive Salary: On offer is a base salary of £30,000 per annum (pro-rata for part-time). On Target Earnings uncapped for high performers
• Holiday: 28 days including bank holidays
• Workplace Pension Auto-Enrolment Scheme
• Company mobile phone
• Additional: Opportunities for professional development and career progression, first class training and support, supportive, agile, and innovative team culture
• Office-based role (no remote/flexible working)

About the role

As the Account Manager, you will get the chance to dive into a rich portfolio of longstanding clients and explore new business opportunities within the NHS and public sector. Working days are Monday- Friday (full time (phone number removed)pm, part-time days/hours to be agreed).

Main duties and responsibilities

• Proactively identify and pursue new opportunities within our existing client base.
• Leverage established NHS and public sector frameworks to secure new business and strengthen client engagement.
• Build and nurture long-term relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring client satisfaction and loyalty.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver bespoke solutions that exceed client expectations.
• Maintain a robust pipeline and consistently meet growth targets.
• Provide regular and insightful client feedback to inform our service development.
• Cleanse and update our CRM system as part of daily research and interactions with clients.

About you

You will bring proven experience in account management, business development, or sales, this is essential. Exposure to the Construction, NHS, or public sector would be advantageous. You will be a results-oriented professional and be familiar with public sector frameworks or procurement processes, this is highly desirable along with proficiency in CRM systems and data administration. You are an exceptional communicator, comfortable engaging face-to-face with clients and stakeholders. Strong knowledge and exposure across social media is highly desired to support with lead generation. You must be able to travel to the Basildon office daily as this is a fully office-based position with no remote working opportunities.

If you have all the relevant skills and experience for the Account Manager role and would like to be considered, please apply by forwarding an up-to-date CV as soon as possible. Applicants with previous experience in Construction and the Public Sector will be prioritised. We look forward to hearing from you. Please note, you may be required to fill out an online assessment to support your application.

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