Account Manager - Engineering / Manufacturing

VanRath; Newtownabbey; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Account Manager in Newtownabbey. The successful candidate will have experience in technical sales, drive business development, and strengthen client relationships. A degree in engineering is required. This position offers a salary of £35,000 - £40,000, with potential for more for an exceptional fit.

Qualifications

• Educated to Engineering HNC/HND/Degree level.
• Previous experience in a technical sales environment.
• Proven track record of delivering creative solutions.

Responsibilities

• Drive business development initiatives and expand the customer base.
• Liaise with clients to build and sustain relationships.
• Ensure compliance with organisational policies.
• Support Sales Manager in achieving commercial targets.
• Monitor customer accounts and report on progress.

Skills

Technical sales experience

Strong communication skills

Ability to build client relationships

Education

Engineering HNC/HND/Degree

Job description

VANRATH are assisting in the recruitment of an Account Manager for a manufacturing/engineering organisation. The organisation has had constant growth, and the successful candidate would join a part-of-the-future organisation.

Remuneration:

£35,000 - £40,000 (may go higher for an excellent fit)

Responsibilities:

• Take an active role in marketing initiatives and driving business development opportunities to expand the customer base.
• Liaise regularly with clients via meetings and other communication methods to independently build and sustain strong commercial relationships.
• Ensure compliance with all organisational procedures and policies, including those relating to health & safety, quality, and the environment.
• Support the Sales Manager in reaching commercial targets by aligning daily tasks with broader business goals.
• Coordinate the preparation, delivery, and tracking of quotations to ensure timely responses and accurate follow-up.
• Promote a clean, safe working environment and contribute to workplace improvement programmes, such as 5S and continuous improvement.
• Regularly monitor customer accounts, reporting progress on areas like deliveries, schedules, tooling, invoicing, and payment status.
• Take part in collaborative efforts, sharing insights and supporting cross-departmental initiatives to enhance efficiency.
• Maintain awareness of the full trading process from production and logistics to finance, to ensure high service levels are upheld.
• Gather market intelligence, including competitor and customer data, and share relevant insights with internal teams to support both profitability and customer service.
• Continuously review and enhance sales-related processes for increased effectiveness.

Essential Criteria:

• Educated to Engineering HNC/HND/ Degree level
• Previous experience in a technical environment (ideally sales)
• Proven track record of delivering creative solutions to overcome obstacles and enhance profitability
• Flexible to travel a few times per year

Desired Criteria:

• Mechanical Engineering background
• Automotive experience
• Technical Account Managing experience

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