Partnership Account Manager - Yorkshire

Jewson Partnership Solutions; West Yorkshire; Remote; GBP 38.000 - 52.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive Basic Salary

Performance Related Bonus

Pension with Legal & General

Life Assurance 2x salary

Reward Gateway discounts

Aviva Digicare+

Car Salary Sacrifice / Cycle2Work

Refer a Friend scheme

Zusammenfassung

Jewson Partnership Solutions (JPS) is recruiting for a home-based role covering Yorkshire with regular travel. You will manage a portfolio of Public Sector contracts, build strong relationships across all levels and drive profitable growth within existing accounts.

Working alongside Commercial, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, IT and other teams, you’ll ensure KPI/SLAs are met, support tenders, and contribute to social value initiatives while representing the Jewson purpose and values.

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience managing customer accounts in a commercial environment.
• Public sector market experience preferred with understanding of its factors.
• Track record of customer retention, sales growth and margin improvement.
• Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder influence at all levels.
• Strong commercial/financial awareness with data-driven decisions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, negotiation skills.
• Experience across multiple business functions.
• Good organisational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Customer-first approach with problem-solving skills.
• Degree or business-related qualification desirable.

Aufgaben

• Manage a portfolio of Public Sector contracts across Yorkshire.
• Build trusted relationships with customers from operatives to Directors.
• Deliver profitable growth by identifying opportunities within accounts.
• Collaborate with Commercial, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, IT to deliver solutions.
• Maintain contract terms, KPIs and SLAs.
• Support tender and re-tender activities with customer insights.

Kenntnisse

Account management

Public sector experience

Relationship building

Commercial acumen

Excel & CRM

Ausbildung

Degree or business-related qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

CRM systems

Jobbeschreibung

At JPS (Jewson Partnership Solutions) part of Stark UK, we believe that our greatest asset is our people! We're not just a team; we’re a vibrant community driven by decency, passion, and pride in everything we do. We are committed to creating a dynamic workplace where everyone can thrive and unleash their full potential. If you’re looking for a place where your ideas are not just welcomed but celebrated, you’ve found your home!

JPS is here to deliver more for Registered Providers of Social Housing, Repairs & Maintenance Contractors and organisations operating in the public sector.

This is a full-time, home-based position covering Yorkshire, with regular travel across the region. The role is 42 hours per week, Monday to Friday, typically between 8:00am and 5:00pm. Flexibility is required to meet customer needs and support business requirements.

What You'll Be Doing

• Managing a portfolio of Public Sector contracts across the Yorkshire region, ensuring excellent customer service, contract compliance and long-term retention.
• Building trusted relationships with customers at every level, from operatives through to Directors.
• Delivering profitable growth by identifying opportunities within existing customer accounts.
• Working collaboratively with Commercial, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, IT and other business functions to deliver the best possible customer solutions.
• Building strong relationships with suppliers to maximise contract support, improve product knowledge and identify innovative solutions.
• Ensuring contracts are delivered in line with agreed terms, conditions, KPIs and SLAs.
• Delivering value for money throughout the lifetime of customer contracts by driving efficiencies and continuous improvement.
• Supporting the development and delivery of customer social value plans and contributing to wider social value initiatives across JPS.
• Assisting with contract mobilisations and demobilisations alongside the JPS Implementation Manager.
• Working with the Commercial Team to maintain product catalogues, pricing, contract support and other commercial agreements.
• Supporting tender and re-tender activities by providing customer insight and helping develop high-quality, competitive submissions.
• Working proactively with customers ahead of contract renewals to understand changing requirements and develop effective solutions.
• Building effective relationships across the wider STARK business to ensure outstanding service and uncover opportunities for growth.
• Supporting the creation and maintenance of new business pipelines within your designated region.
• Maintaining accurate customer information and activity within the CRM system.
• Acting as an ambassador for the Jewson Purpose and Values in every customer interaction.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience managing customer accounts within a customer-facing commercial environment.
• Experience within the Public Sector market is preferred, with a strong understanding of its influencing factors.
• A proven track record of customer retention, sales growth and margin improvement.
• Excellent relationship-building skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at every level.
• Strong commercial and financial awareness with the ability to turn analysis into profitable outcomes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Experience working collaboratively across multiple business functions.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
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• Good commercial acumen, attention to detail and experience using Microsoft Excel and CRM systems.
• A degree or business-related qualification is desirable.

What's in It For You

• Competitive Basic Salary
• Performance Related Bonus 34 days holiday per year
• Retirement Savings Plan (Pension) – with Legal & General
• Life Assurance - From your first day of employment with us you are automatically covered for a lump‑sum death in service benefit of 2 x your basic salary. However, if you join the STARK Building Materials Retirement Savings Plan (including if you are automatically enrolled) and contribute a minimum of 4% of your Pensionable Earnings, your lump sum death in service benefit will be increased to 4 x your Pensionable Earnings.
• Work Perks – A platform home to hundreds of all your favourite high street and online discounts via the provider Reward Gateway
• Aviva Digicare+ Workplace App (Access to a digital GP, second medical opinions, Mental Health consultation, bereavement service, nutritional consultation)
• Voluntary company benefits such as Car Salary Sacrifice scheme with VWFS, Cycle2Work, Benenden Healthcare, Critical Illness Cover
• Refer a Friend scheme

Why Choose Us?

Quality - We’re unwavering in our commitment to providing outstanding products and service that exceed our customers’ expectations.

Supportive Environment - Join a culture that prioritises your growth, with the resources and support you need to excel.

Professional Development - We are invested in your success! Explore our apprenticeships, training, and mentoring programs designed to elevate your career.

What's Next

If your application is successful, our Talent team will reach out to arrange an interview and answer any questions you may have. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to ensure you can perform at your best throughout the application and interview process.