Internal Account Manager

Forrest Recruitment Ltd.; Salford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Forrest Recruitment Ltd in Salford is seeking an experienced Internal Account Manager to manage and develop an established customer base, working closely with a field-based sales team to build strong relationships and provide proactive support.

This role involves handling quotations, orders, forecasts and product inquiries, with a focus on retaining and growing the business in a busy team environment.

Qualifications

• Have at least 2 years' experience in an account management or executive customer service role.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of existing customer accounts, maintaining strong relationships and supporting customer retention.
• Liaise closely with field-based sales colleagues to coordinate customer activity, appointments and account development.
• Provide a proactive and responsive service to customers, handling enquiries and providing quotations within agreed timescales.
• Follow up on quotations and opportunities, with a focus on converting enquiries into business.
• Manage customer orders, forecasts, contracts, deliveries and any associated queries or issues.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer records and account information.
• Coordinate product samples and support customers with product-related enquiries.
• Handle customer complaints and work with internal teams to ensure issues are resolved promptly.
• Keep customers informed of relevant product changes, updates and discontinuations.
• Participate in customer meetings, sales meetings and occasional joint visits with field-based colleagues.
• Support wider team objectives and undertake other duties as required.

Skills

Account management

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Independent work

Team player

Problem solving

Job description

Internal Account Manager - Salford

Mon to Fri, Full Time

Up to £35,000 OTE + competitive benefit package

A leading organisation is looking for an experienced Internal Account Manager to manage and develop an established customer base. Working closely with a field‑based sales team, you'll build strong customer relationships, provide proactive support and identify opportunities to retain and grow business. This is an excellent opportunity for a customer-focused professional who enjoys the relationship‑building side of sales and account management and is looking to develop their career within a busy, successful team.

Responsibilities as Internal Account Manager include:

• Manage a portfolio of existing customer accounts, maintaining strong relationships and supporting customer retention.
• Liaise closely with field‑based sales colleagues to coordinate customer activity, appointments and account development.
• Provide a proactive and responsive service to customers, handling enquiries and providing quotations within agreed timescales.
• Follow up on quotations and opportunities, with a focus on converting enquiries into business.
• Manage customer orders, forecasts, contracts, deliveries and any associated queries or issues.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date customer records and account information.
• Coordinate product samples and support customers with product‑related enquiries.
• Handle customer complaints and work with internal teams to ensure issues are resolved promptly.
• Keep customers informed of relevant product changes, updates and discontinuations.
• Participate in customer meetings, sales meetings and occasional joint visits with field‑based colleagues.
• Support wider team objectives and undertake other duties as required.

Essentials as Internal Account Manager:

• Have at 2 years' experience in an account management or executive customer service role.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong listening and interpersonal skills.
• Be confident making decisions, taking ownership and driving opportunities through to completion.
• Have excellent attention to detail and strong organisational and time management skills.
• Be customer-focused, engaging and able to build positive relationships with both customers and colleagues.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, prioritise competing demands and communicate priorities clearly with colleagues.
• Be self‑motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Have a positive, proactive and results‑driven attitude.
• Good IT skills, with confidence using a range of systems and relevant software packages.