Account Manager (Technical)

VanRath; Newtownabbey; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing/engineering organisation is seeking an Account Manager to facilitate growth and expand their customer base. You will be tasked with driving business development while collaborating with internal teams to enhance service efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a solid engineering background, preferably in sales, and will contribute to achieving commercial targets, ensuring quality and compliance with all procedures.

Qualifications

• Educated to Engineering HNC/HND/Degree level.
• Previous experience in a technical environment (ideally sales).
• Proven track record of delivering creative solutions.

Responsibilities

• Drive business development and marketing initiatives.
• Build and sustain strong client relationships.
• Monitor customer accounts and report progress.

Skills

Relationship Building

Business Development

Problem Solving

Market Intelligence

Education

Engineering HNC/HND/Degree

Job description

VANRATH are assisting in the recruitment of an Account Manager for a manufacturing/engineering organisation. The organisation has had constant growth, and the successful candidate would join a part-of-the-future organisation.

Remuneration:

£35,000 - £40,000 (may go higher for an excellent fit) + bonus

Responsibilities:

• Take an active role in marketing initiatives and driving business development opportunities to expand the customer base.
• Liaise regularly with clients via meetings and other communication methods to independently build and sustain strong commercial relationships.
• Ensure compliance with all organisational procedures and policies, including those relating to health & safety, quality, and the environment.
• Support the Sales Manager in reaching commercial targets by aligning daily tasks with broader business goals.
• Coordinate the preparation, delivery, and tracking of quotations to ensure timely responses and accurate follow-up.
• Promote a clean, safe working environment and contribute to workplace improvement programmes, such as 5S and continuous improvement.
• Regularly monitor customer accounts, reporting progress on areas like deliveries, schedules, tooling, invoicing, and payment status.
• Take part in collaborative efforts, sharing insights and supporting cross-departmental initiatives to enhance efficiency.
• Maintain awareness of the full trading process from production and logistics to finance, to ensure high service levels are upheld.
• Gather market intelligence, including competitor and customer data, and share relevant insights with internal teams to support both profitability and customer service.
• Continuously review and enhance sales-related processes for increased effectiveness.

Essential Criteria:

• Educated to Engineering HNC/HND/ Degree level
• Previous experience in a technical environment (ideally sales)
• Proven track record of delivering creative solutions to overcome obstacles and enhance profitability
• Flexible to travel a few times per year

Desired Criteria:

• Mechanical Engineering background
• Automotive experience
• Technical Account Managing experience