Account Manager

Metalex Products Ltd; Steyning; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent metal stockholder in the UK is looking for an Account Manager to manage and develop customer relationships across the aerospace and defence sectors. The role requires excellent internal sales skills and a focus on driving growth within existing accounts. Candidates should have strong communication skills and be proficient in CRM systems. The position offers a competitive salary package and occasional travel for customer meetings.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in internal sales or account management.
• Demonstrated ability to generate new business through proactive outbound calling.
• Strong commercial and customer service focus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop customer relationships in aerospace and defence sectors.
• Drive growth within existing accounts.
• Identify new business opportunities through customer engagement.

Skills

Internal sales or account management

Proactive outbound calling

Customer service focus

Excellent communication

Negotiation skills

Organisational skills

Self-motivated

Results-oriented

Proficient in Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Job description

Overview

For over 30 years, Metalex Products Ltd has grown to become one of the UK’s leading independent, family-owned metal stockholders.

Operating from four strategically located UK facilities, we supply high-performance alloys to the aerospace, defence, motorsport, and precision engineering sectors.

Role

We have a current vacancy for anAccount Manager position, you will play a key in managing and developing customer relationships across the aerospace and defence sectors. This office-based position focuses on proactive account management, driving growth within existing accounts, and identifying new business opportunities through responsive and professional customer engagement.

While the role is predominantly internal, occasional customer visits will be required to support relationship development and strategic initiatives.

We offer a competitive salary package commensurate with experience.

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience in internal sales or account management, ideally within aerospace, metals, or materials distribution sectors
• Demonstrated ability to generate new business through proactive outbound calling and relationship building
• Strong commercial and customer service focus
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Highly organised, self-motivated, and results-oriented
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM systems
• Willingness to travel occasionally for customer meetings or trade events