Account Manager

SGS United Kingdom Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A global testing and certification company is seeking an Account Manager in Ellesmere Port, UK. The role involves managing key accounts, ensuring exceptional customer service, and overseeing project schedules. Candidates should have account management experience in engineering or scientific sectors, along with strong IT skills, including MS Office. The position offers a competitive salary along with performance-related bonuses and additional benefits such as private medical cover and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Performance related bonus

Private medical cover

Competitive pension scheme

Generous Annual Leave

Retailer discounts

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Length of Service Awards

Christmas Vouchers

Qualifications

• Experience in account management within Engineering, Industrial or scientific sectors.
• Strong IT skills, including the use of MS Office and recognised databases.
• Full driving licence for use in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Managing and growing Key Accounts in the business.
• Deliver exceptional customer service through regular communication.
• Ensure all projects run to schedule and deliver updates.

Skills

Account management experience

Customer service

Project Management

IT skills (MS Office, databases)

Portfolio management

Job description

Account Manager

SGS is a leading testing, inspection and certification company recognised as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. With 99,600 employees operating a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, we enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Role Overview

• Job Title: Account Manager
• Job Type: Permanent
• Location: Ellesmere Port
• Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm – on site
• Salary: £25,000 to £28,500 per annum depending on experience
• Industry: Industries & Environment

Main Purpose of the Role

Managing and growing Key Accounts in the business.

• Deliver exceptional customer service through regular communication, attending meetings online or face to face.
• Ensure all projects run to schedule and deliver updates to key internal and external stakeholders.
• Track revenue for all accounts against budget vs forecasting on a monthly basis.
• Create reports from within internal and external databases.

Qualifications

• Experience in account management within Engineering, Industrial or scientific sectors.
• Customer Service or Project Management qualification.
• Previous account management experience.
• Strong IT skills, including the use of MS Office and recognised databases.
• Experience managing a portfolio of multiple accounts.
• Full driving licence for use in the UK.

Additional Information

At SGS we reward employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team you would be eligible for:

• Performance related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria).
• Private medical cover (subject to eligibility criteria).
• Competitive pension scheme + Life Assurance.
• Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays.
• Retailer discounts.
• Enhanced maternity / paternity and adoption pay.
• Length of Service Awards.
• Christmas Vouchers.

Equal Opportunity Employer

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

How to Apply

APPLY NOW for full consideration. If you are selected for an interview, we will be in touch directly.