Desk Based Account Manager
Location: Stoke-on-Trent
Salary: 28,000 + bonus
Hours: Full Time, Monday to Friday
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Desk Based Account Manager to join a growing organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of customer accounts and be the main point of contact for day-to-day queries and support.
- Build strong relationships with customers, gaining a clear understanding of their business needs and objectives.
- Deliver a high level of customer service and ensure client expectations are consistently met.
- Work closely with internal teams to ensure smooth service delivery and resolve any issues efficiently.
- Identify opportunities to grow existing accounts through additional services and commercial opportunities.
- Support contract renewals, account reviews and pricing discussions.
- Monitor account performance, analyse KPIs and provide recommendations for improvement.
- Produce regular reports, track trends and investigate any service-related issues.
- Liaise with customers regarding future demand, forecasts and upcoming activity.
- Coordinate with operational teams to ensure adequate resources and capacity are in place.
- Maintain accurate customer records using CRM systems and ensure all account activity is logged correctly.
- Support the onboarding of new customers and ongoing account development.
Skills & Experience
- Previous experience within Account Management, Customer Success or a customer-facing role.
- Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to manage and develop key accounts.
- Commercially aware with a proactive approach to identifying growth opportunities.
- Experience using CRM systems and Microsoft Excel.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Comfortable analysing data, reviewing performance and identifying trends.
- A customer-focused approach with strong problem-solving abilities.
Desirable Experience
- Experience within logistics, fulfilment, supply chain or e-commerce environments.
- Knowledge of order fulfilment, returns processes and service level agreements (SLAs).
- Experience using Salesforce, WMS or other business reporting systems.
- Understanding of both B2B and direct-to-consumer operations.
The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.