Account Manager

TipTopJob; Northampton; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run business in Northampton seeks a driven Account Manager/Area Sales Manager to oversee client relationships and sales in Northampton and Leicester. The ideal candidate will have experience in account management, excel in both B2B and B2C environments, and possess a strong sense of empathy. The role offers a salary of up to £35,000 per annum, a company car, and additional benefits including annual leave and bonuses.

Benefits

Company car

21 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Quarterly bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in account management and/or area sales.
• Skilled in both B2B and B2C relationship building.
• Ability to generate new business proactively.

Responsibilities

• Maintain trusted relationships with clients.
• Develop new business opportunities and expand the referral network.
• Act as the first contact for enquiries and referrals.

Skills

Account management

B2B relationship building

Empathy

Commercial awareness

Job description

Overview

An established family run business based in Northampton with over 50 years of heritage is seeking a driven, personable Account Manager / Area Sales Manager to cover Northampton and Leicester. You will be the bridge between clients and our skilled craftsman, ensuring every order is delivered with the quality and compassion our reputation is built on.

Salary and Benefits

BASIC SALARY: up to A GBP 35,000 per annum

• A Company Car
• A 21 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
• A Quarterly bonus

Location

LOCATION: Northampton

COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Wellingborough, Kettering, Market Harborough, Bedford, Towcester, Burton Latimer, Rushden, Milton Keynes

Job Description

Account Manager, Area Sales Manager : Manufacturing, Building Services, Stone Masonry

As our experienced Account Manager / Area Sales Manager you will be self-confident in your ability to deliver exceptional customer service selling a premium service and product to businesses and customers within an industry that requires compassion and empathy.

You Will Be

• A Experienced in account management and / or area sales.
• A Skilled in both B2B and B2C relationship:building.
• A Compassionate, empathetic, and able to represent our family values in every interaction.
• A Proactive and commercially minded, with the ability to generate new business.

Person Specification

Account Manager, Area Sales Manager : Manufacturing, Building Services, Stone Masonry

As our Account Manager, you will take ownership of building and maintaining strong relationships with our partners, ensuring that referrals are handled promptly, efficiently, and with exceptional customer care. Unlike a traditional sales role, our business is driven by trust, referrals, and recommendations, making relationship management the key to success.

Your Main Responsibilities Will Be

• A Visiting clients, building and maintaining trusted relationships (30:40 locations)
• A Developing new business opportunities and expanding our referral network across the region
• A Acting as the first point of contact for enquiries and referrals ensuring timely and professional responses.
• A Guiding clients with empathy and professionalism, tailoring solutions to their needs and budget.
• A Working closely with the Managing Director to ensure client satisfaction and upholding our levels of service.
• A Managing your own diary with a high level of autonomy, while reporting regularly on progress.

The Company

We create bespoke, handcrafted stone products, serving clients across the UK with a strong focus on the Midlands. With over 50 years of steady growth as a family:owned business, we are proud of our reputation for technical expertise, craftsmanship, and professional service. Our success is built on a trusted network of partners, and we are now looking to expand that network by strengthening referrals and relationships. Families turn to us in times of need because they trust us to provide not only a premium product, but also the care, support, and respect that defines our service.

It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: Sales Executive, Account Manager, Business Development Manager, Sales Manager, Area Sales Manager : Construction, Funeral Services, Stone Masonry, Construction, Manufacturing,

Interested?

Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application.

Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives.

Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct.

REF: LO18239, Wallace Hind Selection