Commercial Account Manager

TN United Kingdom; Matlock; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a driven and commercially minded individual to join our dynamic and forward-thinking Commercial team within the Cement Division of Breedon Group. Covering the North of England and The Midlands, this role offers the chance to make a tangible impact on our business while advancing your career in a supportive and innovative environment.

The Role

As a Commercial Account Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving sales and volume growth by managing existing key accounts, identifying new opportunities, and targeting new markets as well as working alongside a Senior Account Manager who will support your development as you continue to grow within your role. You will support the achievement of Breedon’s strategic objectives by leveraging your industry expertise and staying informed about major projects across your region.

Key Responsibilities

• Building and nurturing strong relationships with key customer accounts, fostering trust and loyalty to secure long-term partnerships.
• Proactive approach to structured and targeted call planning.
• Developing and executing strategic Key Account Management Plans to deliver measurable results for both Breedon and its customers.
• Identifying and targeting new markets and opportunities to drive sustainable business growth.
• Collaborating with Logistics and Supply Chain teams to ensure consistent service delivery and alignment with market demands.
• Providing accurate sales forecasts, account updates, and insights into market trends to support business planning and decision-making.
• Acting as a positive, professional point of contact for customers and internal stakeholders, resolving queries promptly and ensuring optimum service levels.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking a motivated and adaptable individual who values building strong customer relationships and is passionate about delivering exceptional service. This role requires someone who thrives in a challenging environment, embraces forward-thinking approaches, and demonstrates a personable and professional attitude. The ideal candidate will have a willingness to learn and develop into a strong commercial account manager for Breedon Cement.

The successful candidate will bring the following skills, knowledge, and experience:

• An expectation to travel and stay away from home as required to meet business needs. They must also demonstrate flexibility to accommodate customer requirements, which may occasionally fall outside of standard working hours.
• Ideally based in the North of England Area along the M62 corridor would be preferable.
• Highly self-motivated individual.
• Previous sales experience, whether this be internally or externally with a passion to develop their skills further within an external commercial role.
• Ability to work well under pressure and deliver results in high-demand environments.
• Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• A customer-focused mindset with a passion for delivering outstanding service and building lasting relationships.
• Excellent IT skills, with the ability to produce and analyse data, and create detailed reports.
• A willingness to learn and develop within the role.
• A valid driver’s license.

At Breedon Group, we are proud of our values and are known for our commitment to making a material difference in the lives of our colleagues, customers, and communities. Our mission is to build meaningful relationships and foster constructive collaboration as we strive to become the leading vertically integrated international construction materials group.

This is an opportunity for you to be part of our plans to innovate and drive the future of the business. People choose to stay with our company because of the positive working environment we provide. Our reputation as an employer of choice is built on our commitment to sustainability and balancing economic, social, and environmental impacts for the benefit of all stakeholders. At Breedon Group, we are proud of our values and dedicated to making a positive impact on all aspects of our business and somewhere our people are proud to work.

Benefits

• Company pension
• Life assurance
• Share Save Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption schemes