Sales Account Manager

Escape Recruitment Services; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is partnering with a successful manufacturing organization in West Scotland to recruit a Sales Account Manager. This role requires a proactive individual with a background in sales or account management and offers the opportunity to drive sales growth across the FMCG sector. Strong communication skills and the ability to manage client relationships are essential. The position involves both account management and new business development.

Benefits

Negotiable package

Bonus

Car allowance

Qualifications

• Previous sales or account management experience in FMCG or manufacturing.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales and performance targets.
• Confidence in identifying opportunities and delivering tailored solutions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and strengthen relationships with existing customers.
• Deliver sales volume and margin targets.
• Generate and convert new sales opportunities.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Relationship-building skills

Proactive and results-oriented

Tools

MS Office

CRM systems

Job description

Overview

Package: £Negotiable + Bonus + Car

Location: Field-based, covering West Scotland

Join a leading name in UK manufacturing and play a key role in driving sales growth across the fast-paced FMCG sector.

Escape Recruitment's Commercial Division are partnering with a successful manufacturing organisation in West Scotland to recruit a Sales Account Manager. This newly created role has arisen due to an internal promotion, offering a fantastic opportunity for someone with account management or sales experience within FMCG or manufacturing who is keen to take the next step in their career.

The Role

This is a dynamic position split roughly 50% account management and 50% new business development. You'll manage and grow your existing client portfolio while identifying and securing new opportunities across your territory. Your time will be divided between field-based client visits, collaboration with the production and commercial teams to build quotations and ensure customer satisfaction throughout the full supply chain process.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and strengthen relationships with existing customers
• Deliver sales volume and margin targets for your portfolio
• Manage customer demand forecasts and lead account review meetings
• Promote and coordinate customer site visits
• Support internal teams to ensure the highest level of service
• Identify and target potential new clients within your territory
• Generate and convert new sales opportunities to achieve growth targets
• Provide tailored solutions and bespoke proposals for prospects
• Collaborate with internal teams on new product launches and customer projects
• Monitor market activity and competitor strategies to support future plans

About You

We\'re looking for someone who combines commercial awareness with genuine enthusiasm for building client relationships. You\'ll be proactive, results-oriented, and confident working across teams to achieve shared goals.

You\'ll bring

• Previous sales or account management experience (FMCG, manufacturing, or supply chain preferred)
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales and performance targets
• Ability to identify opportunities and deliver tailored solutions
• Confident IT skills (MS Office and CRM systems)
• Full UK driving licence