Account Manager

Redkite Engineering Recruitment; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading distributor of automation products in London is seeking an experienced Account Manager to manage a portfolio of accounts. You will focus on relationship management and new business development in the South East region. The role offers a competitive salary with £10k OTE, company car, and comprehensive benefits, including training and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

£10k OTE through commission

Company car or car allowance

25 days holiday rising to 30

Private medical cover

Health and wellbeing cashback scheme

Life assurance

Enhanced pension contributions

Employee discounts portal

Ongoing training

Qualifications

• Experience in account management or B2B sales.
• Ability to manage own territory effectively.
• Confidence in building relationships face-to-face.
• Interest in industrial or engineering products is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Managing an established portfolio of around 50 accounts.
• Developing new business across SMEs and blue-chip clients.
• Building strong relationships and identifying growth opportunities.
• Collaborating with internal sales team and product specialists.

Skills

B2B Sales Experience

Account Management

Relationship Building

Organisational Skills

Tenacious and Target-driven

Job description

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South East (London & Home Counties) | Home-based with 4 days client visits
Competitive Salary + £10k OTE + Company Car/Allowance
Full-Time | Permanent

About the Role

We are supporting a leading UK distributor of industrial automation and control products in their search for an experienced Account Manager to cover the South East region, including London and surrounding counties.

This position will see you managing an established portfolio of around 50 accounts worth approximately £2M per year, while also developing new business across SMEs and blue-chip clients. Your role is all about building strong relationships, identifying growth opportunities, and maximising potential within your territory.

You will be home-based, with four days each week spent visiting customers and one day dedicated to planning and administration. Youll work closely with a highly experienced internal sales team and have access to product specialists who can support you in delivering tailored technical solutions.

About You

To succeed in this role, you should have experience in account management or B2B sales and be confident in managing your own territory. You will thrive on building relationships face-to-face, have a tenacious and target-driven approach, and be highly organised. An interest in industrial or engineering products is beneficial, although full training will be provided for the right person.

Whats On Offer

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that rewards performance and supports career development. The package includes a competitive base salary with £10k OTE through commission and annual bonus, plus a company car or car allowance with electric vehicle options. Youll receive 25 days holiday rising to 30 with service, private medical cover, a health and wellbeing cashback scheme, life assurance at four times your salary, and enhanced pension contributions.

There are long service rewards, free shares after three years, an employee discounts portal, and ongoing training through platforms like LinkedIn Learning. This is a company that genuinely invests in its people and offers a clear pathway for progression.