Account Manager

1st Choice Staff Recruitment; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Huntingdon is seeking a proactive Account Manager to maintain and grow client relationships. The role involves managing accounts, negotiating contracts, and ensuring excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment. Proven account management experience is required, along with strong communication and organization skills. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and a supportive work culture.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in account management or client services.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain, and grow existing client accounts.
• Prepare and negotiate client proposals, pricing, and contracts.
• Conduct occasional client visits for relationship building.

Skills

Account management

Communication

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Commercial awareness

Job description

Overview

Account Manager

Location: Huntingdon

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time, 37.5hrs

Hours: Monday – Friday, 9.00am – 5.00pm (4.30pm Fri)

Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 (depending on proven experience)

We are seeking a proactive and personable Account Manager to join a leading UK packaging manufacturer. This role focuses on maintaining and growing existing client relationships while delivering exceptional customer service. You'll manage a portfolio of accounts, including some key clients, and play a vital role in driving business growth through attentive account management and commercial acumen.

This position is ideal for a motivated, organised, and confident communicator who thrives in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain, and grow existing client accounts, identifying upselling opportunities.
• Prepare and negotiate client proposals, pricing, and contracts.
• Plan and forecast client requirements, ensuring seamless supply during peak periods.
• Conduct occasional client visits for relationship building, product demos, or issue resolution.
• Take full ownership of allocated clients once handed over from the Business Development team.
• Provide holiday cover and support across the wider account management team.
• Handle day-to-day client communications, including orders, deliveries, and enquiries.
• Update clients on production schedules, stock holdings and resolve any issues promptly.

Requirements

• Proven experience in account management or client services.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.
• Confident in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint).
• Commercial awareness and ability to identify growth opportunities.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of working independently.
• Background in packaging is advantageous but not essential.
• Positive, solution-oriented attitude with a sense of humour.
• Comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders and blue-chip clients.
• Able to commute reliably to Huntingdon HQ and travel to clients when required.

Please note that at times due to the volume of applications we may not be able to respond to each person individually. If you do not hear from us within 7 days we're sorry you have not been successful this time. Please do not let this stop you applying for other positions you may be suitable for. Good Luck!

1st Choice Staff Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and acts as both an Employment Agency & Business