Account Manager

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

Job summary

A leading independent metal stockholder in the UK seeks an Account Manager to manage and develop customer relationships in the aerospace and defence sectors. This office-based role requires proactive account management, with occasional customer visits. The ideal candidate will have experience in sales or account management with strong customer service abilities. Competitive salary and company bonus scheme offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Company bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in internal sales or account management, ideally in aerospace or materials distribution.
• Demonstrated ability to generate new business through proactive engagement.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills essential.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Proven experience in internal sales or account management

Strong commercial and customer service focus

Excellent communication and negotiation skills

Highly organised and self-motivated

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM systems

Job description

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

We have a current vacancy for anAccount Manager position, you will play a key role 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, and a company bonus scheme.

Ideal 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