Sales Account Manager

Get Recruited; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

20 days annual leave

Gym membership

Pension

Health cash plan

Career progression

Training and development

Job summary

Get Recruited is partnering with an established commercial landscaping business in Manchester to recruit a Sales Account Manager / Key Account Manager. This hybrid role focuses on managing key client relationships, renewals and identifying opportunities to grow accounts across landscaping, grounds maintenance and tree management.

You will act as the main commercial contact, support tender processes and develop account plans while working with internal teams to deliver excellence for commercial

Qualifications

• Experience managing commercial landscaping or related services accounts.
• Strong relationship-building and renewal negotiation skills.
• Experience with CRM and tender processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of commercial accounts, building strong relationships with clients and key decision-makers.
• Act as the main commercial contact, understanding client priorities and ensuring their requirements are communicated to internal teams.
• Hold regular account reviews and site meetings to discuss service delivery, upcoming projects and additional requirements.
• Identify opportunities to introduce further services across landscaping, grounds maintenance and tree management.
• Manage contract renewals, prepare proposals and negotiate commercial terms to support retention and profitable growth.
• Work closely with design, landscaping, operational and tender teams to develop solutions and quotations.
• Monitor client satisfaction and coordinate with operational teams to resolve issues promptly.
• Develop account plans, maintain accurate CRM records and forecast account growth and renewal opportunities.
• Generate additional opportunities through referrals, existing client networks and targeted prospecting.
• Use CRM systems, sales data and relevant AI tools to improve account planning, communication and follow-up.

Job description

SALES ACCOUNT MANAGER / KEY ACCOUNT MANAGER - COMMERCIAL LANDSCAPING

MANCHESTER, HYBRID WORKING

£35,000 - £40,000 BASIC + PERFORMANCE-RELATED BONUS + EXCELLENT BENEFITS

Are you a Sales Account Manager or Key Account Manager with experience in commercial landscaping, grounds maintenance, construction or environmental services?

Get Recruited is working with an established commercial landscaping business that is investing in its sales team and looking for a Sales Account Manager / Key Account Manager to support its next stage of growth.

Working with commercial clients, local authorities and sports facilities, the business delivers services across soft and hard landscaping, grounds maintenance and tree management. This is an excellent opportunity for a Sales Account Manager who enjoys building long-term relationships, understanding client requirements and growing the value of existing accounts.

If you're a Key Account Manager, Sales Account Manager, Account Manager, Client Relationship Manager or Technical Account Manager looking for ownership and progression, this could be your next move.

THE SALES ACCOUNT MANAGER / KEY ACCOUNT MANAGER ROLE:

As Sales Account Manager / Key Account Manager, your main focus will be managing and developing client relationships, retaining contracts and identifying opportunities to increase business across your accounts.

• Manage a portfolio of commercial accounts, building strong relationships with clients and key decision-makers.
• Act as the main commercial contact, understanding client priorities and ensuring their requirements are communicated to internal teams.
• Hold regular account reviews and site meetings to discuss service delivery, upcoming projects and additional requirements.
• Identify opportunities to introduce further services across landscaping, grounds maintenance and tree management.
• Manage contract renewals, prepare proposals and negotiate commercial terms to support retention and profitable growth.
• Work closely with design, landscaping, operational and tender teams to develop solutions and quotations.
• Monitor client satisfaction and coordinate with operational teams to resolve issues promptly.
• Develop account plans, maintain accurate CRM records and forecast account growth and renewal opportunities.
• Generate additional opportunities through referrals, existing client networks and targeted prospecting.
• Use CRM systems, sales data and relevant AI tools to improve account planning, communication and follow-up.

THE PERSON:

• Experience as a Sales Account Manager, Key Account Manager, Account Manager, Client Relationship Manager or Technical Sales Manager within a relevant sector.
• A background in commercial landscaping, grounds maintenance, construction, environmental services or a closely related industry.
• An understanding of soft landscaping, hard landscaping, landscape design or commercial maintenance contracts would be particularly valuable.
• A commercially minded Sales Account Manager who can retain clients, strengthen relationships and identify opportunities to grow accounts.
• Confident managing client meetings, discussing technical requirements and working with operational teams.
• Experience preparing quotations, supporting tenders, negotiating terms or managing contract renewals.
• Strong organisation and follow-up skills, with the ability to manage multiple accounts and priorities.
• Experience using CRM systems, sales data or AI tools would be advantageous.
• An ambitious Key Account Manager who wants to contribute to a growing sales team and develop their career.

THE BENEFITS:

• £35,000-£40,000 basic salary, depending on relevant experience.
• Performance-related bonus opportunity.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with incremental annual leave.
• Free gym / golf membership for you and a nominated person, depending on location.
• Employee health cash plan.
• Pension scheme and company sick pay.
• Genuine career progression.
• Training and development opportunities.