Account Manager

Placr Recruitment; Shoreham-by-Sea; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonus

Job summary

Placr Recruitment is seeking an Account Manager in Shoreham-by-Sea to manage a portfolio of customer accounts from enquiry to order. You will be the main contact for clients, delivering a responsive, professional service while building long-term relationships.

You will identify opportunities to grow sales within existing accounts and with new prospects, aiming to exceed sales targets. A driving licence is required to support occasional site visits and meetings.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience using CRM software.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own portfolio of customer accounts from enquiry through to order completion.
• Be the first point of contact for customers with responsive, professional service.
• Build strong client relationships to encourage repeat business and loyalty.
• Prepare tailored quotations and follow opportunities through to completion.
• Identify new sales opportunities within existing accounts and with prospects.
• Achieve sales objectives through account development.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and customer information.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure a seamless customer experience.
• Represent the business at customer visits and events.

Skills

Communication

CRM software

Relationship building

Organisational skills

IT skills

Driving licence

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Account Manager

Location: Shoreham by sea

Salary: Up to £30k plus bonus and other benefits including career development

Looking for a role where you can build relationships, grow accounts and make a genuine difference?

We're recruiting for an ambitious Account Manager to join a growing business where customer relationships are at the heart of everything they do. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, has a commercial mindset and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

You'll take ownership of an established customer base, ensuring clients receive an outstanding service while uncovering opportunities to increase sales and strengthen long-term partnerships.

What you'll be doing

• Managing your own portfolio of customer accounts from enquiry through to order completion.
• Becoming the first point of contact for customers, delivering a responsive and professional service.
• Building strong client relationships to encourage repeat business and customer loyalty.
• Preparing tailored quotations and following opportunities through to completion.
• Proactively identifying new sales opportunities within existing accounts and with prospective customers.
• Achieving sales objectives through account development and relationship management.
• Maintaining accurate CRM records and customer information.
• Working closely with internal teams to ensure a seamless customer experience.
• Representing the business at occasional customer visits, exhibitions and networking events.

What you'll bring

• Previous experience within Account Management, Internal Sales, Customer Success or a similar client-focused role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and build rapport.
• A proactive approach and a passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and CRM software.
• A full UK driving licence and your own vehicle.

Why join?.

• Performance-related bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development.
• Clear opportunities for career progression within a growing company.
• Friendly, supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Investment in your success with regular product and sales training.
• A varied role where you'll have real autonomy and the chance to make a visible impact.