Account Manager

Bytes Software Services; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Uncapped earnings

Vendor partnerships access

Job summary

Bytes Software Services in the UK is seeking a driven New Business Account Manager to join our Manchester sales team. This is a genuine hunter role where you'll build and own your pipeline, prospect new customers and close opportunities, using the Bytes brand and our vendor partnerships to increase revenue.

You’ll operate with autonomy, targeting new logos while collaborating with pre-sales and vendor teams to deliver tailored technology solutions and long-term customer value.

Qualifications

• 1–2+ years’ experience in a VAR, MSP, technology vendor or distributor environment is highly advantageous.
• Proven success in new business sales, account management or business development.
• A track record of generating pipeline and winning new customers.
• Experience engaging senior stakeholders and decision-makers.

Responsibilities

• Generate net-new business opportunities through prospecting, networking, referrals and your existing professional network.
• Build and develop a portfolio of target organisations and new customers.
• Utilise LinkedIn, social selling and digital networking techniques to engage decision-makers and create new business opportunities
• Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting and discovery through to negotiation and close.
• Develop strategic, long-term customer relationships built on trust and value.
• Collaborate with pre-sales consultants, solution specialists and vendor partners to deliver tailored technology solutions.
• Consistently exceed sales targets through self-generated pipeline activity.
• Maintain accurate forecasting, pipeline management and CRM records.

Skills

New business generation

Pipeline development

LinkedIn prospecting

Stakeholder engagement

Networking skills

Hunter mentality

Job description

Win New Logos. Expand Relationships. Unlock Exceptional Earning Potential.

Join one of the UK's leading technology solutions providers and build a portfolio of customers you can truly call your own.

If you're a driven sales professional who thrives on prospecting, opening doors, building relationships, and winning new business, this is your opportunity to accelerate your career with Bytes Software Services.

About Bytes

Bytes Software Services is one of the UK's most successful and fastest-growing IT solutions providers. With over £2bn in annual turnover and more than 800 employees across the UK and Ireland, we help organisations modernise, secure and transform their technology environments through software, cloud, cyber security, infrastructure and managed services solutions.

As a leading Microsoft partner and trusted technology advisor, we combine deep technical expertise with a broad portfolio of solutions that help customers accelerate digital transformation, improve security and drive business outcomes.

Why Join Us?

• Uncapped earning potential
• Build and grow your own customer portfolio
• Clear progression within a rapidly growing business
• Access to market-leading vendors and specialist solution teams
• Hybrid working aligned to our Manchester office
• Sell a broad portfolio including Cloud, Cyber Security, Data & AI, Infrastructure, Managed Services and Software Licensing
• Supported by dedicated pre-sales consultants, solution specialists and vendor teams to help you win opportunities and maximise revenue

The Opportunity

We're looking for an ambitious and commercially driven New Business Account Manager to join our Manchester sales team.

This is a genuine hunter role where you'll take ownership of developing new customer relationships, generating your own pipeline and winning new business opportunities.

You'll have the autonomy to build your own target account base while leveraging the strength of the Bytes brand, our extensive vendor partnerships and specialist technical teams.

The first sale is only the beginning. You'll be responsible for developing long-term customer relationships and uncovering opportunities across the wider Bytes portfolio, helping customers solve business challenges through innovative technology solutions.

What You'll Do

• Generate net-new business opportunities through prospecting, networking, referrals and your existing professional network.
• Build and develop a portfolio of target organisations and new customers.
• Utilise LinkedIn, social selling and digital networking techniques to engage decision-makers and create new business opportunities
• Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting and discovery through to negotiation and close.
• Develop strategic, long-term customer relationships built on trust and value.
• Collaborate with pre-sales consultants, solution specialists and vendor partners to deliver tailored technology solutions.
• Consistently exceed sales targets through self-generated pipeline activity.
• Maintain accurate forecasting, pipeline management and CRM records.

What You'll Bring

• 1-2+ years’ experience in a VAR, MSP, technology vendor, or distributor environment is highly advantageous.
• Proven success in new business sales, account management or business development.
• A track record of generating pipeline and winning new customers.
• Strong commercial awareness and consultative selling skills.
• Excellent communication, networking and relationship-building abilities.
• Experience engaging senior stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Knowledge of cloud, cyber security, software, infrastructure or managed services solutions is desirable.
• Experience using LinkedIn and social selling techniques to generate conversations, build professional networks and create new business opportunities would be highly advantageous.
• Demonstrable ability to leverage networking, referrals and modern prospecting techniques to create opportunities.
• A self-motivated, ambitious mindset and the desire to exceed targets.

Who Will Be Successful?

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys the challenge of creating opportunities from scratch, opening doors, building relationships, and winning new customers.

You'll thrive if you have a hunter mentality, enjoy developing your own customer base, and are excited by the earning potential that comes from driving your own success.

Ready to Build Your Own Business Within Bytes?

Please note: We are only accepting applications from candidates currently based in the UK with unrestricted right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, sponsorship cannot be provided now or in the future.