Junior Account Manager

"Bunzl UK and Ireland"; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in safety and workplace supplies as a Junior Account Manager in Cambridge. You'll take charge of your territory, growing customer relationships while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

33 days holiday including bank holidays

Company car

OTE up to £55,000 based on performance

Company sick pay scheme

Bunzl Save As You Earn (Sharesave) scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Comprehensive training and development opportunities

Bunzl Personal Pension Plan

Employee discounts including cinema and theme parks

Qualifications

• Proven experience in field sales or account management.
• Confident communicator with strong relationship-building skills.
• Target-oriented and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of existing customers and support larger accounts.
• Identify and convert new business opportunities to achieve growth targets.
• Monitor sales performance and provide monthly reports on key performance indicators.

Skills

Communication

Relationship Building

Sales

Organisational Skills

Self-Motivation

Job description

Junior Account Manager
Location: Cambridge
Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £30,000 base + Bonus + Company Car

Join Bunzl Greenham – A Leading Name in Safety and Workplace Supplies

Are you a driven, results-focused sales professional looking to take ownership of your own territory? Bunzl Greenham is seeking an Account Manager to grow and manage customer relationships in the Cambridge area. As part of Bunzl plc, a global FTSE 100 company, you'll have access to resources, support, and career development opportunities within one of the UK’s top distribution businesses.

Why Choose Bunzl Greenham?

We don’t just deliver products — we help businesses work safer, cleaner, and more efficiently. As an employee, you’ll benefit from a supportive culture, structured progression, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Our Benefits Include:

33 days holiday (including bank holidays), with the option to buy up to 5 additional days

Company car

OTE up to £55,000 based on performance

Company sick pay scheme

Bunzl Save As You Earn (Sharesave) scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Comprehensive training and development opportunities

Bunzl Personal Pension Plan

Employee discounts including cinema, theme parks, cycle-to-work scheme, and more

The Role

As Account Manager, you’ll be responsible for growing business in your territory. This is a field-based role where you’ll take full ownership of your client base, develop new opportunities, and help deliver the excellent service Bunzl is known for.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage a portfolio of existing customers and support colleagues with larger accounts

Identify and convert new business opportunities to achieve growth targets

Monitor sales performance and provide monthly reports on key performance indicators

Maintain accurate records of sales activity and client information

Visit customers regularly to provide quotes, resolve issues, and ensure ongoing satisfaction

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a commercially-minded individual with a strong track record in sales or account management. You’ll be confident working in a performance-driven environment and able to build strong, long-term customer relationships.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

Proven experience in field sales or account management

Confident communicator with strong relationship-building skills

Target-oriented with a proactive, self-motivated approach

Strong organisational and reporting skills

Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team

Inclusion and Diversity at Bunzl

We believe in equal opportunity for all. Bunzl supports the principles of equality and diversity and opposes all forms of discrimination. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values the talents and perspectives of people from all backgrounds. If you have a disability or need any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please let us know.