Account Manager

Holt Recruitment Group Limited; Poole; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Account Manager in Poole. This permanent, full-time role offers a competitive starting salary between £28,000 and £32,000 plus bonuses. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years in a B2B sales or account management role and possess strong relationship-building skills. The position emphasizes building customer relationships and managing inquiries in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Performance-related bonuses

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension plan

Ongoing training and development

Employee discount on products

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• 3+ years of proven experience in B2B sales or account management.
• Strong objection-handling skills and confident in overcoming customer concerns.
• Customer service-oriented self-starter with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with existing customers and develop new business opportunities.
• Manage inbound enquiries and process orders through ERP system.
• Represent the company at trade shows and industry events when needed.

Skills

Relationship building

Objection handling

Telesales

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Role: Account Manager
Location: Poole
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 + OTE (DOE)

Holt Recruitment is recruiting for an Account Manager to join our client in Poole on a full-time, permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity for someone to join a dynamic industry in a fast-paced environment.

What’s in it for you?

• Salary & Rewards: Starting from £28,000 annually (depending on experience), plus performance-related bonuses linked to both individual and company success.
• Work-Life Balance: Standard office hours, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am–5:30 pm, including a full hour for lunch.
• Work Setting: Primarily office-based, though flexibility is offered where it makes sense.
• Holiday Allowance: 25 days of annual leave in addition to all UK bank holidays.
• Pension: 4% employer contribution in line with statutory requirements.
• Development: Ongoing training and guidance to build expertise in our products and sector.
• Extras: Employee discount on our audio product range, plus free on-site parking.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with existing customers while developing new business opportunities
• Manage inbound enquiries and process orders through our ERP system
• Confidently handle objections and position our products against competitors
• Support the wider sales team and contribute to regular sales meetings
• Represent the company at the office, trade shows, and industry events when needed

Qualifications and requirements

• Is enthusiastic, outgoing, optimistic, and skilled at building relationships.
• Has 3+ years of proven experience in a similar B2B sales or account management role.
• Has strong objection-handling skills—quick thinking and confident in overcoming customer concerns.
• Has telesales experience offering high-value or premium products.
• Is a customer service-oriented self-starter with strong communication skills.
• Is commercially minded, well-organised, motivated by success, and detail-focused.
• Shares our passion for audio, electronics, music, car culture, or boating.

What is the next step?

If you believe this is the right role for you, click 'Apply' or call us, and one of our team members will be happy to discuss the Account Manager role in Poole.

Job ID Number: 98079
Division: Commercial Division
Job Role: Account Manager
Location: Poole