Account Manager

Metalex Products Ltd; Horsham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent metal stockholder is seeking an Account Manager to manage and develop customer relationships in the aerospace and defence sectors. The role is office-based with a focus on proactive account management and new business opportunities. An ideal candidate should have internal sales experience, strong customer service focus, and excellent communication skills. Occasional travel for customer meetings may be required.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Qualifications

• Proven experience in internal sales or account management, ideally within aerospace or commercial metals stockholding.
• Strong commercial and customer service focus.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and results-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop customer relationships across the aerospace and defence sectors.
• Identify new business opportunities through customer engagement.
• Occasional customer visits to support relationships and initiatives.

Skills

Internal sales experience

Relationship building

Excellent communication skills

Customer service focus

Organizational skills

Proactive outbound calling

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Job description

For over 30 years, Metalex Products Ltd has grown to become one of the UK’s leading independent, family-owned metal stockholders.

Operating from four strategically located UK facilities, we supply high-performance alloys to the aerospace, defence, motorsport, and precision engineering sectors.

We have a current vacancy for an Account Manager position, you will play a key role in managing and developing customer relationships across the aerospace and defence sectors. This office-based position focuses on proactive account management, driving growth within existing accounts, and identifying new business opportunities through responsive and professional customer engagement.

While the role is predominantly internal, occasional customer visits will be required to support relationship development and strategic initiatives.

We offer a competitive salary package commensurate with experience.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Proven experience in internal sales or account management, ideally within aerospace or commercial metals stockholding
• Demonstrated ability to generate new business through proactive outbound calling and relationship building
• Strong commercial and customer service focus
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Highly organised, self‑motivated, and results‑oriented
• Able to thrive in a fast‑paced, target‑driven environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM systems
• Willingness to travel occasionally for customer meetings or trade events