Account Manager

Team Jobs - Commercial; Poole; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Account Manager in Poole, Dorset. You will manage and grow existing accounts, identify new business opportunities, and ensure customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate has proven B2B sales experience, excellent communication skills, and a strong professional attitude. This full-time position offers a competitive salary of £32,000, with occasional UK and international travel required.

Qualifications

• Proven B2B sales experience, ideally in a creative or design-related environment.
• Track record of successfully managing and growing customer relationships.
• Strong networking and influencing skills with resilience under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day customer accounts, ensuring strong, ongoing relationships and customer satisfaction.
• Negotiate and manage accounts to achieve agreed annual sales targets.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities within your customer base.

Skills

Proven B2B sales experience

Strong networking and influencing skills

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Highly organised with strong time management skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Sage Accounts 50

Job description

Overview

Account Manager — Location: Poole, Dorset; Salary: £32,000 DOE; Position Type: Full Time - Permanent; Travel: Yes - occasional UK and international travel required.

About the Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic, tenacious, and self-motivated Account Manager to join a dynamic and target-driven sales team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident team player with proven Business to Business (B2B) sales experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

As an Account Manager, you will manage and grow existing accounts while identifying new business opportunities to support continued business growth. Building outstanding relationships with customers and internal teams will be key, alongside maximising profitability and maintaining exceptional service standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day customer accounts, ensuring strong, ongoing relationships and customer satisfaction.
• Negotiate and manage accounts to achieve agreed annual sales targets.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities within your customer base.
• Influence decision-makers across various sectors, both internally and externally.
• Ensure high standards of product and service quality.
• Lead and coordinate project teams internally to meet deadlines where applicable.
• Keep up to date with competitors and market trends.
• Participate in trade shows, fairs, and events, representing the company.
• Respond promptly to sales enquiries via email and phone.

Essential Skills & Attributes

• Proven B2B sales experience, ideally in a creative or design-related environment.
• Track record of successfully managing and growing customer relationships.
• Knowledge of wholesale and retail sales techniques.
• Strong networking and influencing skills with resilience under pressure.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and manage projects effectively.
• Highly organised with strong time management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Knowledge of Sage Accounts 50 is advantageous.
• Positive, professional, and goal-driven attitude.

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