Account Manager

Workchain; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Structured training

Career progression

Collaborative team

Job summary

Workchain is partnering with a leading UK wholesaler in West Yorkshire and is seeking an Account Manager to join the sales team. This full-time role focuses on managing an existing customer base while pursuing new business opportunities, with a strong emphasis on relationship building and achieving targets.

You will generate leads, respond to requests for quotes swiftly, and work closely with internal teams to deliver exceptional service and drive account growth across a busy portfolio.

Qualifications

• Experience in sales or account management.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Target-driven with ability to identify and secure sales opportunities.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to business development.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Proactively generate new business through outbound telesales and business development activity.
• Identify customer requirements and provide timely quotations, often on the same day.
• Increase product penetration and cross-sell opportunities across existing accounts.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships to maximise account growth and retention.
• Achieve and exceed sales, growth, and profitability targets.

Skills

Account management

Sales experience

Communication

Relationship building

Outbound sales

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Account ManagerLocation: West YorkshireSalary: £30,000 OTE + Excellent Benefits PackageJob Type: Full Time | Permanent

Exciting Opportunity with a Leading UK WholesalerI'm proud to be partnering with one of the UK's leading wholesale and distribution businesses in the search for an ambitious and customer-focused Account Manager. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly successful organisation with a strong reputation in the market, offering genuine career development and the chance to play a key role in driving sales growth across an established customer base. If you're a motivated sales professional who enjoys building relationships, developing accounts, and generating new business, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

The Role

As an Account Manager, you will be responsible for managing and developing a portfolio of existing customers while identifying opportunities to win new business through proactive sales activity. Working within a fast-paced commercial environment, you'll focus on increasing customer spend, expanding product penetration, and building long-term relationships that drive value for both customers and the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively generate new business through outbound telesales and business development activity.
• Identify customer requirements and provide timely quotations, often on the same day.
• Increase product penetration and cross-sell opportunities across existing accounts.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships to maximise account growth and retention.
• Achieve and exceed sales, growth, and profitability targets.
• Maintain accurate customer records and account information within company systems.
• Support marketing campaigns and promotional activities to maximise customer engagement.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure customers receive an exceptional level of service.

About You

Our client is looking for an enthusiastic and commercially driven individual who thrives in a sales-focused environment.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience in sales, account management, internal sales, or customer service.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Target-driven with a proven ability to identify and secure sales opportunities.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to business development.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Comfortable working within a fast-paced and customer-focused environment.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience in an Account Manager, Sales Executive, Internal Sales, or Business Development role.
• Experience within a wholesale, distribution, merchanting, or B2B sales environment.
• Knowledge of customer sales cycles, account growth strategies, and relationship management.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary package.
• Opportunity to join a recognised market-leading UK wholesaler.
• Structured training and ongoing development opportunities.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression.
• Supportive and collaborative team culture.
• The chance to build a successful long-term career with an established and growing business.

If you're looking for a rewarding sales opportunity with a leading UK wholesaler and have a passion for customer relationships and business development, we would love to hear from you.