Sales Account Manager

Aspire Recruitment; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Account Manager to join a dynamic team in Greater Manchester. The role involves managing key commercial accounts in the aerospace sector, ensuring exceptional service delivery, and driving growth through strategic insights and relationship management. Candidates should have experience in the aerospace industry and strong technical and commercial skills. Benefits include 25 days holiday, pension, and private medical insurance.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays

Pension

Free Onsite Parking

Private Medical Grade E

Full Training

Career Development

Staff Events

Salary and performance reviews

Early Finish Fridays

Qualifications

• Proven background in commercial account management, ideally in aerospace or industrial manufacturing.
• Strong commercial and technical acumen, including contract negotiation and compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve client issues and manage complex supply chains.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison for aerospace clients including OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.
• Oversee customer orders, pricing, delivery schedules, and compliance with aerospace standards.
• Identify upselling and cross-selling opportunities to support account growth.

Skills

Client Relationship Management

Technical Coordination

Sales Support

Strategic Insight

Operational Excellence

Tools

CRM tools

Job description

Job Opportunity: Account Manager

Location: Greater Manchester

Employment Type: Full-Time site based Monday Friday 8:30am-4:30pm

Salary negotiable DOE

About the Role and Company

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for client success and aerospace innovation? We re looking for an experienced Account Manager to join our dynamic team and lead the management of key commercial accounts in the aerospace sector. This role is pivotal in ensuring exceptional service delivery, fostering long-term client relationships, and driving account growth through strategic insight and operational excellence along with generating new business through a variety of leads, market intelligence, lapsed clients and prospect information. Be a trusted commercial leader delivering exceptional value to aerospace clients through strategic account management, operational excellence, and deep industry knowledge.

Key Responsibilities

Client Relationship Management

Serve as the primary liaison for aerospace clients, including OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and subcontractors.

Build trust-based relationships through regular communication and on-site visits.

Forecasts & Order Management

Oversee customer orders, pricing, delivery schedules, and product specifications.

Ensure compliance with aerospace standards such as AS9100 and NADCAP.

Technical Coordination

Collaborate with internal quality and production teams to meet technical requirements.

Act as a bridge between customer technical teams and internal departments.

Sales Support & Account Growth

Identify upselling and cross-selling opportunities.

Securing new business for the group.

Support tenders, quotes, and long-term agreements in collaboration with sales teams.

Market & Industry Insight

Monitor aerospace and specialty metals trends to inform strategy and pricing.

Issue Resolution

Proactively resolve delivery, quality, or documentation issues, escalating when necessary.

Documentation & Compliance

Maintain accurate records and support audits and customer reviews.

Performance Reporting

Track and report on key account metrics to drive continuous improvement.

Knowledge & Skills

Deep understanding of the aerospace and/or steel market and industry standards.

Strong commercial and technical acumen, including contract negotiation and compliance.

Proficiency in CRM and performance reporting tools.

Experience

Proven background in commercial account management, ideally in aerospace or industrial manufacturing.

Proven success in sales support, business development, and cross-functional collaboration.

Demonstrated ability to resolve client issues and manage complex supply chains.

Benefits;
25 days holiday 8 Bank Holidays
Pension
Free Onsite Parking
Private Medical Grade E
Full Training
Career Development
Staff Events
Salary and performance reviews
Early Finish Fridays

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