Account Manager (Sales)

W P RECRUITMENT HR LTD; Newport; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Account Manager (Sales) in Newport to support Key Account Managers and develop business opportunities. The ideal candidate has a strong B2B/OEM sales background and technical industry experience. This permanent position offers a competitive salary and a bonus structure. Proficiency in a second language is a plus, and remote work is available up to one day per week.

Qualifications

• Must have B2B/OEM sales experience within a technical environment.
• A background in the composite sector is a distinct advantage.
• Must show strong relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Key Account Managers with commercial projects.
• Develop new business by identifying market opportunities.
• Maintain contact with influencers and decision-makers.

Skills

B2B/OEM sales experience

Excellent communication skills

Proactive and results-driven

Strong business acumen

Computer literacy

Fluency in a second language

Education

Commercial/business qualifications

Job description

Account Manager (Sales)

Industry: Manufacturing

Location: Newport, Isle of Wight (up to 1 remote working day per week)

Hours: 37.5 per week (8.30am - 5pm)

Days: Monday - Friday

Duration: Permanent

Duties:

Supporting Key Account Managers with various commercial projects and tasks, to build new or develop existing business for smaller customers or within a new area.

Working to sales targets to develop new business by identifying new opportunities and differentiated value propositions based on market terms and customer insights.

Ensuring technical, commercial and operational actions to establish new or changed supply requirements.

Establishing and maintaining close contact with a network of influencers and decision makers within the account organisation and facilitating their contract.

Experience:

Must have both commercial/business qualifications and previous B2B/OEM sales experience within a technical environment.

A background within the composite sector is a distinct advantage.

Must be proactive and results-driven with sound business acumen and the ability to build strong relationships.

Must have excellent communication skills, fluency in a second language is an advantage.

Must have a strong level of computer literacy and willingness to travel.

Salary: Competitive basic plus non-contractual annual bonus OTE 5.3% up to 8%.

How to Apply:

If you have the experience required, please email your CV to [e-mail] with the job title as the subject.

Please note that by submitting your CV, you imply consent to our agency processing your personal data. For further information, please see our GDPR webpage at https://www.wprecruitment.co.uk/candidate-info/gdpr/.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.