Account Manager

Pertemps; Washington; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading drinks wholesaler in the North East is seeking an Account Manager to manage customer portfolios and drive business growth. The ideal candidate will have proven telesales experience and excellent communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary, bonuses, and a structured work-life balance with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Enhanced Holidays

Competitive Salary

Pension Contribution

Quarterly Bonus Scheme

Sales Drive Days

Qualifications

• Proven experience in telesales, account management, or customer service.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong relationship-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and retain an existing portfolio of customers.
• Identify new sales opportunities and promote products.
• Cold-call prospective customers and conduct market research.

Skills

Telesales experience

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Independence

Results-driven

Proactive approach

Microsoft Office proficiency

CRM familiarity

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job description
Account Manager
Location: North East England
Salary: Up to £28K DOE

The Role:
We are currently seeking a Account Manager to join a leading drinks wholesaler in the North East. In this exciting and dynamic telesales role, you will manage and retain an existing portfolio of customers while actively identifying new sales opportunities to grow your account base. As a Account Manager, you’ll be the primary point of contact for your customers, handling all queries via phone and email, providing timely solutions, and promoting our extensive range of products, including our exclusive own-brand lines. You’ll also drive business development by cold-calling prospective customers, conducting market research, and supporting sales campaigns to expand your network.

The Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity to advance your career with a well-established company in the drinks industry. You will receive comprehensive training and ongoing support to help you succeed in the role and develop within the organisation. Alongside a competitive salary and quarterly bonus scheme, there is potential to earn additional incentives through sales drives. Employees also benefit from discounts on a wide range of products. The role offers a structured working week of Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM, with one in five weekends worked (with days off taken before and after), ensuring a healthy work-life balance and opportunities for professional growth.7

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience in telesales, account management, or customer service
• Confident communicator with excellent verbal and written skills
• Strong relationship-building abilities and a personable telephone manner
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team
• Skilled in managing multiple priorities while remaining results-driven
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to achieving targets
• Proficient in Microsoft Office platforms
• Familiarity with CRM or telesales systems (e.g., Trinity) is an advantage

What’s in it for you:

• Enhanced Holidays
• Competitive Salary
• Pension Contribution
• Quarterly Bonus Scheme
• Sales Drive Days with exciting prizes
• Be part of a leading market team

If the above sounds of interest, click apply now!