Sales Account Manager

CCA Recruitment Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + bonus

Company pension

Training & development

Career progression

Team environment

Employee benefits

Job summary

CCA Recruitment Group is seeking an ambitious Internal Sales Account Manager to join our growing team in Leigh. This proactive role focuses on developing existing customer relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and driving revenue within the construction sector.

You will manage a portfolio of accounts, conduct outbound calls, lead generation, and sales campaigns to exceed targets. The ideal candidate has proven sales experience in internal sales or account management, strong

Qualifications

• Proven sales experience in an internal sales, account management, or business development role.
• Strong commercial awareness and a proactive approach to generating sales opportunities.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple accounts effectively and prioritise workload.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a portfolio of existing construction industry accounts.
• Proactively contact customers to identify upcoming projects, requirements, and sales opportunities.
• Generate new business through outbound prospecting and lead follow-up activities.
• Build strong relationships with contractors, builders, developers, merchants, and other construction sector customers.
• Prepare quotations and follow up to maximise conversion rates.
• Identify opportunities to upsell and cross-sell products and services.
• Work closely with external sales teams and operational departments to deliver excellent customer service.
• Maintain accurate customer records and sales activity within the CRM system.
• Monitor market activity, competitor developments, and industry trends.
• Achieve and exceed agreed sales, margin, and activity targets.

Skills

Sales experience

CRM usage

Communication

Account management

Target-driven

Proactive selling

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Internal Sales Account Manager

Location: Leigh

Reports to: Sales Manager

30,000 - 32,000 & Bonus

About the Role

We are seeking an ambitious and driven Internal Sales Account Manager to join our growing team. This is a highly proactive sales role focused on developing existing customer relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and driving revenue growth within the construction sector.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a portfolio of accounts while actively engaging customers through outbound calls, customer reviews, lead generation, and sales campaigns. This is not an order-taking position; we are looking for someone who thrives on building relationships, uncovering opportunities, and consistently exceeding sales targets.

Key Responsibilities of this Internal Sales Account Manager

• Manage and develop a portfolio of existing construction industry accounts.
• Proactively contact customers to identify upcoming projects, requirements, and sales opportunities.
• Generate new business through outbound prospecting and lead follow-up activities.
• Build strong relationships with contractors, builders, developers, merchants, and other construction sector customers.
• Prepare quotations and follow up to maximise conversion rates.
• Identify opportunities to upsell and cross-sell products and services.
• Work closely with external sales teams and operational departments to deliver excellent customer service.
• Maintain accurate customer records and sales activity within the CRM system.
• Monitor market activity, competitor developments, and industry trends.
• Achieve and exceed agreed sales, margin, and activity targets.

What We're Looking For as a Internal Sales Account Manager

Essential

• Proven sales experience in an internal sales, account management, or business development role.
• Strong commercial awareness and a proactive approach to generating sales opportunities.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple accounts effectively and prioritise workload.
• Target-driven mindset with a passion for achieving results.
• Experience using CRM systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Desirable

• Experience within the construction, building materials, civils, drainage, roofing, or related sectors.
• Knowledge of construction products, projects, and procurement processes.
• Experience working with contractors, merchants, housebuilders, or specification customers.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary plus performance-related bonus.
• Company pension scheme.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Clear career progression within a growing business.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Employee benefits package.