Account Manager

Wallace Hind Selection LTD; Hurn; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Account Manager to manage strategic distribution partners in the chemical and automotive adhesives sectors. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary of £40,000 - £44,000 and includes responsibilities such as providing technical support, managing accounts, and executing sales strategies. The position requires a strong communication skills, a client-focused approach, and the ability to travel internationally. This position includes benefits such as a bonus, car allowance, and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Bonus / Commission

Car Allowance

Pension

Private Medical and Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in account management within the chemical or automotive adhesives sector.
• Technical background preferred.
• Ability to travel internationally and engage with strategic partners.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical advice and support for distributors, trade partners, and end users.
• Manage and develop accounts with strategic distribution partners.
• Execute sales strategies and ensure territory growth.
• Travel internationally to support partners across Europe.

Skills

Account management

Technical advice and support

Sales strategy execution

Strong communication

Client-focused approach

Job description

Basic Salary

£40,000 - £44,000

Benefits

• Bonus / Commission
• Car Allowance
• Pension
• Private Medical, Life insurance and pension kick in after probation

Location

Hybrid role. Weekly travel to the office 1 day per week in Southampton.

Commutable locations: Southampton, Portsmouth, Bournemouth, Bath, Swindon, Reading, Andover, Basingstoke, Guildford, Worthing, Salisbury, Yeovil, Poole and Glastonbury. Travel around Europe and semi‑regular time in our Hampshire office.

Job Description

Account Manager, Sales Manager, Territory Manager – Chemical, Adhesives – Marine, Automotive.

This is a challenging Account Manager role assisting the Senior Sales Manager with key distribution partners across Europe. You will be selling via an established distributor network.

Responsibilities

• Technical advice and support for distributors, trade partners and end users.
• Account management and development with strategic distribution partners.
• Sales strategy execution and territory growth.
• International travel to support partners across Europe.

Qualifications

Experience in account management within the chemical or automotive adhesives sector. Technical background preferred. Ability to travel internationally and engage with strategic partners. Strong communication and client‑focused approach.