North America Account Manager – Digital Research (Hybrid)

Step Ahead Recruitment Ltd; Swindon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary and uncapped commission

25 days’ holiday plus the option to buy or sell days

Life Assurance and Private Health Insurance

Health and wellbeing perks – online fitness, corporate massages

Mobile phone allowance and home working stipend

Enhanced employer pension contribution

Cycle to Work and Electric Car Schemes

Paid charity volunteering day and donation matching

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Account Manager to drive revenue growth in the North American academic market. This hybrid role involves developing sales strategies, nurturing client relationships, and frequent travel to the US. Ideal candidates will have a proven sales track record and excellent communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary, commission, and numerous employee benefits including health insurance and a pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in sales, ideally with experience in education or US markets.
• Skilled in negotiating large and complex deals.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills suited to academic institutions.
• Strong commercial awareness and a consultative sales approach.
• Highly organised, proactive, and comfortable working independently.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own the sales strategy for designated region.
• Identify new opportunities and nurture existing relationships with academic libraries.
• Drive revenue growth and strengthen relationships across key academic markets.
• Travel to the US around four times a year to support business needs.

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Account Manager to drive revenue growth in the North American academic market. This hybrid role involves developing sales strategies, nurturing client relationships, and frequent travel to the US. Ideal candidates will have a proven sales track record and excellent communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary, commission, and numerous employee benefits including health insurance and a pension scheme.