External Account Manager - Belfast

Drnewitt; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global chemical distributor is seeking a motivated External Account Manager for their Northern Ireland operations. You will manage existing industrial accounts, reconnect with dormant clients, and drive new business growth. Ideal candidates will have B2B sales experience in manufacturing and a passion for sales. This position offers a hybrid work model with a generous salary package, including bonuses and benefits.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

Qualifications

• Proven B2B sales experience within manufacturing or industrial markets.
• A genuine passion for sales; energetic, proactive, and results-oriented.
• Strong communicator and relationship builder with a hunter mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a defined portfolio of existing accounts achieving sales and EBITDA targets.
• Reconnect with lapsed customers and open new trading accounts.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure exceptional customer service.

Skills

Change Management

Customer Service

B2B sales

Relationship building

Job description

Job Description

External Account Manager Northern Ireland

Location: Belfast (Hybrid 3 days customer-facing 1 day office 1 day from home)

Package: Generous salary bonus company car or car allowance benefits

Are you a natural relationship builder with a love of sales and a hunger to win

We're partnering with a global chemical distributor to find a motivated and results-driven External Account Manager to manage and grow their Northern Ireland portfolio.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of an established base of high-value industrial and manufacturing clients, reconnect with dormant accounts and drive new business growth across the region.

What youll be doing :

• Manage and develop a defined portfolio of existing accounts achieving sales and EBITDA targets.
• Reconnect with lapsed customers and open new trading accounts.
• Build strong relationships with decision-makers across manufacturing and industrial sectors.
• Negotiate contracts close profitable deals and deliver tailored solutions.
• Monitor competitor activity and identify new opportunities for growth.
• Collaborate with internal commercial and supply chain teams to ensure exceptional customer service.

What were looking for :

• Proven B2B sales experience within manufacturing or industrial markets.
• Ideally knowledge of industrial chemicals
• A genuine passion for sales; energetic proactive and results-oriented.
• Confident managing your own territory from the factory floor to the boardroom.
• Strong communicator and relationship builder with a hunter mindset.
• Organised commercially aware and driven to exceed targets.

Key Skills

• Change Management
• Access Control System
• Customer Service
• B2C
• Civil Quality Control
• Broadcast

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1