Account Manager

Fortrade LTD; Watford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully provided training

Ongoing coaching & development

Annual salary increases

Pension

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Fortrade LTD in Watford is seeking an Account Manager to join our team. You will build relationships with clients who have already registered, explain our platform and products, and support them through the account-opening process. This is not cold calling.

Starting salary is £26,500 with £27,500 after probation, plus performance incentives and ongoing training. The role offers pension, free on-site parking and a clear progression path.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and ability to build client relationships.
• Ambition, motivation, and a target-focused mindset.
• Resilience, willingness to learn and coachability.
• No finance degree required; relevant experience in sales or customer-facing roles is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Build professional relationships with clients.
• Communicate confidently and understand client needs.
• Explain our platform, products and services.
• Provide information about financial markets and educational resources.
• Support clients through the account-opening process.
• Work towards individual and team performance targets.

Skills

Communication skills

Ambition

Resilience

Coachability

Client focus

Fast-paced work

Job description

Account Manager

Watford

Hertfordshire

GB

WD17 2

Full Time

Salary Range: £26,500 - £27,500

Job Description

Turn your sales skills into a career in financial services. Fortrade is looking for ambitious and confident people to join our Watford team as Account Managers. If you have experience in sales, business development, recruitment, account management, customer service, retail or hospitality, your skills could transfer well into this role. You'll work with clients who have already registered and shown an interest in Fortrade. You'll build relationships, understand client needs, explain our platform and products, and support clients through the account-opening process. This is not cold calling.

Key Responsibilities

• Build professional relationships with clients
• Communicate confidently and understand client needs
• Explain our platform, products and services
• Provide information about financial markets and educational resources
• Support clients through the account-opening process
• Work towards individual and team performance targets

What We're Looking For

• Strong communication skills
• Ambition and motivation
• Resilience and a target-focused approach
• Coachability and willingness to learn
• Professional approach to client relationships
• Ability to work in a fast-paced office environment

No finance degree or previous trading experience is required.

Career Progression

Account Manager is where our internal career path begins, with opportunities to progress towards Senior Account Manager or Team Leader roles based on performance, development and business requirements. We've seen people progress to Senior Account Manager in as little as four months.

What We Offer

• £26,500 starting salary
• £27,500 after probation
• Performance incentives
• Earning potential of £35,000-£38,000 including base salary and performance incentives
• Fully paid training
• Ongoing coaching and development
• Annual salary increases
• Pension
• Free on-site parking

Training Information

Training starts Monday 19 October 2026. Successful candidates will complete a one-week fully paid training programme covering the platform, products, communication and compliance. Training forms part of the selection process and is followed by a Final Interview.

Additional Information

Fortrade is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), FRN (phone number removed). The role operates in an execution-only environment and does not involve providing personal financial advice.