Account Manager & New Business Executive

NXT Recruitment LTD; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run business in Penrith is seeking an Account Manager / New Business Executive. This role involves building relationships with dealerships and negotiating purchasing terms to support growth. The ideal candidate is confident, commercially aware, and eager to progress within the company. With a strong focus on customer engagement, this position offers clear prospects for career development within a dynamic environment. Apply today to become a key player in this ambitious operation.

Benefits

Clear career progression

Dynamic work environment

Opportunity for impact

Qualifications

• Confident communicator who enjoys building relationships.
• Commercially aware with a proactive, self-motivated approach.
• Comfortable speaking with dealerships and industry partners.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Promote the business to dealerships and key industry partners.
• Negotiate pricing and purchasing terms with clients.
• Develop new business opportunities and maintain contacts.
• Process purchase orders accurately to support operations.

Skills

Confident communicator

Commercial awareness

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Proactive approach

Job description

Account Manager / New Business Executive

Penrith

Location: Penrith, Cumbria
Hours: Full time
Contract: Permanent
Salary: up to £30,000 (DOE)

We’re recruiting an Account Manager / New Business Executive to join a successful and well-established family‑run business in Penrith. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone driven, ambitious, and eager to build a long‑term career within a company where you can genuinely become a key part of the operation.

This is a purchasing role with a difference. Instead of traditional procurement, you will be approaching dealerships, manufacturers, and existing clients to purchase their used stock. You will promote the business, build relationships, identify opportunities, and negotiate deals that support the company’s ongoing growth.

It’s ideal for someone who enjoys speaking with people, is commercially minded, and wants a role where they can progress, develop, and make a real impact.

Why apply?

• Join a respected and growing family business
• Clear progression for someone who wants to achieve and grow
• Varied, customer‑facing role with a strong commercial focus
• Opportunity to become a key player in an ambitious operation

Key responsibilities

• Promote the business to dealerships, manufacturers, and key industry partners
• Approach new and existing clients to purchase their used stock
• Build strong, trusted relationships across the sector
• Negotiate pricing, stock availability, and purchasing terms
• Develop new business opportunities and maintain regular contact with existing accounts
• Manage detailed product information and stock lists across multiple brands
• Process purchase orders accurately, ensuring product codes and descriptions are correct
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure purchasing activity supports operational needsMonitor stock levels and purchasing trends to identify opportunities
• Maintain accurate records and data on purchasing activity and supplier relationships

About you

• Confident communicator who enjoys building relationships
• Commercially aware with a proactive, self‑motivated approach
• Interested in progressing and developing within a long‑standing family business
• Comfortable speaking with dealerships, manufacturers, and industry partners
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Confident using spreadsheets, systems, and product databases
• Driven, energetic, and keen to take ownership of your role
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment

If you’re ambitious, commercially minded, and want a role where you can grow, achieve, and become a key part of a successful family business, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Simon Kean at NXT Recruitment on 01228 812585 or [e-mail] for more information.

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