Junior Account Manager (977477)

Furza; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Manchester office

Career progression

Networking events

Job summary

Furza in Manchester is looking for a Junior Account Manager to support our fast-growing SaaS sales team. This consultative role focuses on upsell and cross-sell within a base of 40 key accounts, with early ownership and real impact from day one.

You'll join the Furza Sales Academy, with two weeks of in-person training in Manchester, ongoing coaching, and clear progression as the company scales. Hybrid working and a supportive team culture are core to the role.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate ready to get stuck in.
• Driven, organised and able to manage your own workload.
• Happy to bring ideas to the table.
• Confident communicator who enjoys building relationships.

Responsibilities

• Build a deep understanding of our client's products and the wider market.
• Own a client base of 40 key accounts.
• Use consultative questioning and active listening to understand customer challenges.
• Book qualified meetings with senior stakeholders.
• Work with your team to share ideas and develop creative approaches.

Skills

Graduate mindset

Driven

Organised

Confident communicator

Client relationship

Education

Recent graduate (any degree welcomed)

Job description

Join a fast-growing tech company building intelligent automation that helps organisations reach the right people at the right moment. Their platform uses voice, text and digital nudges to make every interaction count, saving time and getting real results. You'll be selling smart, in-demand tech to clients who see the impact straight away.

What's on offer

• Clear career progression at a business that promotes from within
• Industry events, trade shows, webinars and podcasts to build your network and generate leads
• A social, supportive, team-first culture with regular socials
• The chance to work with an AI product with huge impact
• Early responsibility and real ownership within your first few months
• Growing benefits as the company scales
• Hybrid working, modern Manchester offices

About our client

As a fast-growing SaaS company, their mission is to empower organisations to connect meaningfully with their communities through advanced engagement software. Following Private Equity investment, our client has experienced significant growth and is expanding their team to join them on this journey. Their award-winning, AI-driven solution has provided incredible customer satisfaction and industry recognition, paving the way for more exciting products to launch this year.

The opportunity

The Junior Account Manager role sits at the heart of our client's growth plans. It's a consultative position where creativity and curiosity matter. You'll focus on smart, targeted client support, helping the business upsell and cross-sell new innovative solutions into the base.

What you'll do

• Build a deep understanding of our client's products and the wider market
• Own a client base of 40 key accounts
• Use consultative questioning and active listening to understand customer challenges
• Book qualified meetings with senior stakeholders
• Work with your team to share ideas and develop creative approaches

Training and development

You'll join the three-month Furza Sales Academy, including two weeks of face-to-face training in Manchester. You'll get ongoing coaching from both Furza and our client to help you build confidence and thrive in the role.

About you

• A recent graduate (any degree welcome) ready to get stuck in
• Driven, organised and able to manage your own workload
• Happy to bring ideas to the table
• A confident communicator who enjoys building relationships

You'll be trained, supported and challenged, with the freedom to own your role and make an impact from day one. With clear progression and the backing of a business in an exciting growth phase, this is a brilliant launchpad for a long-term career in sales and tech.

At Furza, we're committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We encourage and welcome all applications from everyone, irrespective of background or circumstance.