Account Manager FTC

Trades Workforce Solutions; Aldershot; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading workforce solutions provider is hiring an Account Manager for a 12-month contract in Aldershot. This role focuses on managing key customer accounts within a precision engineering environment, fostering strong relationships, and supporting business growth. Candidates should possess strong technical knowledge of the automotive sector and excellent communication skills. Benefits include 25 days annual leave and a pension scheme, providing an exciting opportunity to enhance your career in engineering.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Pension scheme (5% employee / 3.5% employer contribution)

Life assurance (3x basic annual salary)

Opportunity to gain valuable experience in a high-precision engineering environment

Qualifications

• Experience within an engineering environment, ideally aerospace or automotive.
• Strong technical knowledge of the automotive sector.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage existing customer accounts and support new business opportunities.
• Actively manage the full sales process from enquiry through to delivery.
• Build and maintain strong client and supplier relationships.
• Conduct regular account reviews with key clients.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge of the automotive sector

Excellent communication and influencing skills

Goal-oriented with strong organisational skills

Experience within an engineering environment

Job description

Account Manager (12-Month Contract)
Location: Aldershot, Hampshire (onsite with some remote flexibility)
Contract: Starting December - 12-month fixed-term contract
Salary: £30,000 – £40,000 (depending on experience)
Hours: 40 per week (Mon – Thurs 07:00–15:45, Fri 06:00–13:00)

About the Role

Talented People are recruiting for an Account Manager on a 12-month contract to support a leading precision engineering company in Hampshire. This role is focused on managing key customer accounts, supporting subcontract suppliers, and identifying opportunities for new business. You’ll work closely with the wider accounts team to ensure customer satisfaction and contribute to growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage existing customer accounts and support new business opportunities.
• Actively manage the full sales process from enquiry through to delivery.
• Build and maintain strong client and supplier relationships.
• Evaluate customer requirements and coordinate internal actions to fulfil them.
• Prepare and submit product documentation for technical and delivery approval.
• Act as the first point of contact for customer needs, complaints, and feedback.
• Conduct regular account reviews with key clients.
• Analyse and resolve customer complaints in collaboration with senior management.
• Improve internal contract review processes.
• Represent the company at trade shows and industry events.
• Ensure compliance with company health & safety standards.

About You

• Experience within an engineering environment, ideally aerospace or automotive.
• Strong technical knowledge of the automotive sector.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills at all levels.
• Goal-oriented with strong organisational skills.
• Flexible and resilient under time pressure.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays.
• Pension scheme (5% employee / 3.5% employer contribution).
• Life assurance (3x basic annual salary).
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience in a high-precision engineering environment.