Account Manager

Jonathan Lee Recruitment; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking an ambitious Account Manager to drive growth by managing key distributor accounts. The role requires strong commercial relationships, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach. Successful candidates will have a track record in sales and be ready to influence business performance. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £40,000 and clear progression routes in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Commission structure

Clear progression routes

Supportive coaching environment

High-value account exposure

Qualifications

• Proven experience in account management or sales with a track record of hitting targets.
• Confidence building strong commercial relationships with key customers.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyse data, identify trends and act on growth opportunities.
• Experience leading or mentoring others to improve performance.
• Proactive, organised, and able to take ownership of a dynamic sales area.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop key distributor accounts.
• Identify new distributor opportunities.
• Monitor sales performance and trends.
• Support pricing decisions and margin management.
• Coach and guide telesales advisors.
• Collaborate with internal teams for smooth order flow.

Skills

Account management experience

Relationship building

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Leadership experience

Problem-solving skills

CRM proficiency

Job description

Account Manager

Up to £40,000 basic salary plus strong progression potential

Ready to take ownership of a high-value sales portfolio and drive serious growth? The Account Manager role is made for someone ambitious, commercially sharp, and hungry to make an impact fast.

As Account Manager, you’ll lead a defined distributor network, build influential relationships, and spot opportunities that push your area beyond target. With a dedicated administrator supporting you and telesales advisors reporting into you, the Account Manager position blends account leadership, team development, and strategic commercial thinking in a way that genuinely shapes business performance.

Duties

• Manage and develop key distributor accounts, ensuring consistent communication, service and growth
• Identify new distributor opportunities and convert them into long-term partnerships
• Monitor sales performance, trends and risks, taking action to keep your area on target
• Support pricing decisions, margin management and commercial proposals
• Introduce new products and promotional activity to drive further revenue
• Coach and guide telesales advisors, improving customer engagement and consistency
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth order flow and strong customer experience
• Act as a senior point of contact for commercial or customer issues requiring escalation

Requirements

• Proven experience in account management or sales with a track record of hitting targets
• Confidence building strong commercial relationships with key customers
• Excellent communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Ability to analyse data, identify trends and act on growth opportunities
• Experience leading or mentoring others to improve performance
• Proactive, organised, and able to take ownership of a dynamic sales area
• CRM experience and solid commercial awareness

Salary & Benefits

• Up to £40,000 basic salary + commission
• Clear progression routes for an ambitious Key Distributor Account Manager
• Supportive environment with autonomy, coaching and strategic involvement
• Exposure to high-value accounts and genuine long-term career potential

If you’re hungry for sales success and ready to accelerate your career, step into the Account Manager role and make your impact.

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