Account Manager – Automotive & Insurance Sector

ECW Search; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Healthcare

24 Days Holiday

Pension

Full Benefits Package

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Account Manager in Preston to support clients in the automotive and insurance sectors. The role includes managing strategic accounts, fostering long-term partnerships, and requires travel across the UK. Candidates should have a proven track record in account management and excellent communication skills, alongside a solid understanding of the motor claims industry.

Qualifications

• Proven success in account management or relationship sales roles.
• Solid understanding of UK motor claims or insurance industry.
• Willing to travel across the UK approximately 2 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a diverse portfolio of strategic accounts.
• Build trusted relationships with corporate clients.
• Identify opportunities to enhance services and increase revenue.
• Represent the company at industry events.
• Assist with onboarding new partners.

Skills

Proven success in account management

Excellent communication skills

Highly organized

Comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders

Job description

Account Manager – Automotive & Insurance Sector

We are seeking an experienced Account Manager to join our team, supporting clients in the automotive and insurance sectors across the UK.

Location: North West Office (3 days) | UK Field Travel (2 days)

Benefits: Private Healthcare | 24 Days Holiday | Pension | Full Benefits Package

At ECW Search, we represent a fast-growing, solutions-oriented business operating at the intersection of motor claims, insurance, and fleet services. We are looking for a relationship-driven professional to manage a key client portfolio, including large corporates and SMEs, from global insurers to broker networks and claims management companies.

The Role:

Reporting to the Head of Sales, you will manage, develop, and expand existing accounts, identify upselling opportunities, and foster long-term partnerships through in-person meetings and internal collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and grow a diverse portfolio of strategic accounts in automotive and insurance sectors.
• Build trusted relationships with corporate clients and SME owners.
• Identify opportunities to enhance services and increase revenue.
• Represent the company at industry events and conferences.
• Create tailored presentations and assist with onboarding new partners.
• Coordinate with operations, finance, and compliance teams to ensure smooth service delivery.
• Provide market insights, competitor feedback, and pipeline reports to senior management.

Candidate Profile:

• Proven success in account management or relationship sales roles within Credit Hire or similar sectors.
• Comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders and SME owners.
• Solid understanding of UK motor claims, credit hire, or insurance industry.
• Excellent communication skills with a commercial mindset.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage a national client portfolio.
• Willing to travel across the UK (approximately 2 days per week).

If interested, apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion.

Additional Information:

• Seniority Level: Mid-Senior
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Job Functions: Sales, Customer Service, Business Development
• Industries: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Insurance, Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing