Account Manager FTC

Talented People; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Account Manager for a 12-month contract to support a precision engineering company in England. The role involves managing key customer accounts, supporting new business opportunities, and ensuring client satisfaction. Ideal candidates have engineering experience, particularly in aerospace or automotive, and possess strong communication and organisational skills. This position offers a full-time contract with some remote flexibility and a comprehensive benefits package.

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.

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.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge of the automotive sector

Excellent communication and influencing skills

Goal-oriented with strong organisational skills

Flexible and resilient under time pressure

Job description

Account Manager (12-Month Contract)

Location: Aldershot Hampshire (onsite with some remote flexibility)

Contract: Starting December - 12-month fixed-term contract

Salary: (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.

Additional Information

Employment Type: Full-Time

Vacancy: 1