Account Manager

Regional Recruitment Services; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Account Manager to work in Leeds. The role involves managing existing client relationships, developing new business, and ensuring high service delivery. Candidates must have experience in the electrical wholesale industry, a strong B2B sales background, and excellent communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

20 days holiday increasing to 25 with service

Competitive industry salary

Staff discount and savings platform

Pension scheme

Ongoing career development and training programmes

Qualifications

• Experience within the electrical wholesale industry essential.
• Solid B2B sales background focused on account growth.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain strong customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow relationships with existing customers.
• Act as the main point of contact for client enquiries.
• Generate new business through proactive outreach.

Skills

Electrical wholesale industry experience

B2B sales background

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Customer relationship management

UK driving licence

Job description

Job Title: Account Manager
Location: Leeds
Pay rate/Salary: £35,000 £45,000

We are hiring for an Account Manager with proven experience in the electrical wholesale industry to join a well-established, market-leading business in Leeds. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and customer-focused sales professional to manage a portfolio of clients, develop new business, and help drive the continued growth of a successful and respected electrical distributor.

Duties of an Account Manager

• Managing and growing relationships with existing customers
• Acting as the main point of contact for all client enquiries and service needs
• Generating new business through proactive outreach and networking
• Identifying opportunities to increase sales and margin performance
• Providing tailored solutions to meet customer requirements
• Working closely with internal teams to ensure excellent service delivery

Skills and Experience of an Account Manager

• Experience within the electrical wholesale industry essential (Applications without this experience will not be considered)
• A solid B2B sales background with a focus on account growth
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Proven ability to develop and maintain strong customer relationships
• Full UK driving licence

What the Client Offers an Account Manager

• 20 days holiday increasing to 25 with service
• Competitive industry salary
• Staff discount and savings platform
• Pension scheme
• Ongoing career development and training programmes

About the Client

Our client is a long-established business in the electrical distribution sector, recognised for providing outstanding customer service and supplying leading brands across the UK. They are looking for an ambitious Account Manager to join their Leeds team and play a key role in strengthening client relationships and driving new business. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company that values initiative, commercial awareness, and long-term growth.

Next Steps

Apply to this Account Manager role through this advert. For more information, please contact Chloe in our Commercial team on (phone number removed).

If successful, you will need to digitally register with our agency (if not already registered). If you have not been contacted regarding your application within 7 days, please assume you have not been successful. However, we will retain your details for future suitable opportunities.