Account Manager – Sales Team Lead

Holt Automotive Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the excavation attachment supply industry seeks an Internal Account Manager (Team Lead) to oversee sales in Ashington, Sussex. In this office-based role, you will lead a small sales team, manage accounts, and drive growth while ensuring excellent customer service. Join a family-owned business committed to creating a professional, reliable, and collaborative environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Company laptop and phone

Structured onboarding and ongoing training

Qualifications

• Proven B2B sales or account management experience (plant/attachments ideal).
• Strong time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to communicate confidently at all business levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow customer accounts within a defined territory.
• Lead and support the internal sales team, monitoring KPIs.
• Make proactive outbound calls to generate and convert leads.

Skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Communication

Customer-focused

Sales Generation

Job description

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Job Title:Account Manager (Team Lead) – Sales
Location: Ashington, Sussex (Office-based) – Internal Position
Hours: 8:00am – 5:00pm (One 5:30pm finish per week)
Salary: £35,000 Basic

The Company & Role Join a well-established, family-owned business and one of the UK’s leading suppliers of excavator attachments. With multiple depots and over 4,000 customers nationwide, the company is known for its reliable equipment and outstanding service, built on values of professionalism, honesty, and collaboration.
As Internal Account Manager (Team Lead), you’ll manage your own sales territory in partnership with an Area Sales Manager while leading a small internal sales team. You’ll focus on developing new and existing business, supporting customer needs, tracking team KPIs, and driving growth. This is a hands-on office-based role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and grow customer accounts within a defined territory
• Lead and support the internal sales team, monitoring KPIs and performance
• Make proactive outbound calls to generate and convert leads
• Collaborate with field sales, service, logistics, and repairs teams
• Maintain CRM records and account development plans
• Attend monthly sales meetings and contribute to overall sales strategy

What’s on Offer:

• 25 days holiday
• Company laptop and phone
• Structured onboarding and ongoing training

What You’ll Need:

• Proven B2B sales or account management experience (plant/attachments ideal)
• Strong time management and organisational skills
• A proactive and collaborative mindset
• Ability to communicate confidently at all business levels
• Driven, commercially aware, and customer-focused

To apply, contact David at Holt Recruitment on 07702 167786 or apply today.