Account Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Training and development

Career progression

Supportive environment

Job summary

Placr Recruitment is seeking an ambitious Account Manager to join a growing business where customer relationships are at the heart of everything we do. You will take ownership of an established customer base, ensuring clients receive outstanding service while uncovering opportunities to increase sales and strengthen long-term partnerships.

You will manage your own portfolio from enquiry to order, becoming the first point of contact and delivering a responsive, professional service.

Qualifications

• Experience in Account Management, Internal Sales, Customer Success or similar client-facing role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to influence and build rapport.
• Full UK driving licence and own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• 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 customer information.
• Working closely with internal teams to ensure a seamless customer experience.
• Representing the business at occasional customer visits, exhibitions and networking events.

Skills

Account management

Communication

Relationship building

Organisational skills

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 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.
• 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