Associate Account Manager - Bulk

Pertemps; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the gas and energy sector is seeking an Account Manager to oversee customer portfolios and drive growth. Responsibilities include strategic planning, relationship management, and ensuring service excellence. The ideal candidate should have experience in B2B sales and a strong desire to achieve results.

Benefits

Working From Home 4 Days A Week

Competitive Salary

Performance Bonus

33 Days Annual Leave Inclusive Of Bank Holidays

7% Pension Scheme

Access To Multiple High Street Discounts

Recognition And Rewards Programme

Career Growth And Learning Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in telephone-based sales.
• Knowledge of the gas, fuel, or energy industry is ideal.
• Confident in using Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of customer accounts and their strategic development.
• Creating and delivering account plans to support growth.
• Building strong relationships with key decision-makers.

Skills

Sales Techniques

Relationship Building

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Account Manager (Bulk)
Salary: Up to £40k DOE
Location: Manchester
Hybrid: 4 days from home

The Opportunity:
We are excited to be recruiting an Account Manager with drive and enthusiasm on behalf of our client in the dynamic gas and energy sector. This is a fantastic opportunity to take full ownership of a customer portfolio and play a key role in delivering commercial success.
As an Account Manager, you’ll lead strategic account planning, manage all customer interactions, and unlock new opportunities through strong relationship-building. Experience in B2B sales is essential, along with a passion for providing exceptional service and driving growth.
If you're a results-focused Account Manager with a background in B2B sales and a desire to make an impact, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Taking full ownership of a portfolio of customer accounts, with responsibility for their strategic development and day-to-day management.
• Creating and delivering both short-term and long-term account plans to support customer growth, retention, and service excellence.
• Organising and managing regular contact strategies with your customers, ensuring high levels of service, identifying opportunities for upselling, and resolving any service issues.
• Building strong relationships with key decision-makers across customer organisations, primarily over the phone, with occasional external visits as required.
• Working closely with internal teams to align efforts and meet shared goals.
• Managing pricing and contract agreements to ensure profitability and compliance with market strategy.
• Capturing and maintaining accurate customer data to support business insights and identify opportunities for further growth.
• Promoting the full range of the company’s products and services to maximise customer value.
• Acting as the main point of contact for your customers in all matters related to sales, service, and commercial performance.

Driving continuous service improvements and contributing to a positive brand image that stands out in a competitive market.

What are we looking for:

• Experience in telephone-based sales, with knowledge of sales techniques and strategies.
• Ideally worked within the gas, fuel, or energy industry.
• Good understanding of business and commercial thinking.
• Used to working towards targets (KPIs) and meeting profit margins.
• Confident using Microsoft Office – especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Self-motivated and driven, with a track record of hitting goals.
• Keen to grow and develop your career within the company.
• Strong communication skills – both speaking and writing.
• Good negotiation skills and able to handle challenging conversations.

What’s in it for you:

• Working From Home 4 Days A Week
• Competitive Salary
• Performance Bonus
• 33 Days Annual Leave Inclusive Of Bank Holidays
• 7% Pension Scheme
• Access To Multiple High Street Discounts
• Recognition And Rewards Programme
• Career Growth And Learning Development Opportunities