Sales Account Manager

Owen Daniels; Temple Normanton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Sales Account Manager based in Temple Normanton, UK. The ideal candidate will have experience in sales or account management within the aerospace or manufacturing sectors, with strong negotiation skills. Responsibilities include managing key accounts, developing sales plans, and leading tender activities. Benefits include a car allowance and a matched pension. The role requires a full UK driving license and the flexibility to travel to customer sites as needed.

Benefits

5% matched pension

Competitive annual leave

Car allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in a sales or account management role within aerospace or manufacturing.
• Prior experience with contracts and tenders is essential.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office tools.
• Full UK driving license with readiness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary contact for key accounts, building relationships and identifying growth.
• Develop and deliver sales and marketing plans.
• Lead tender activities and negotiate contract awards.
• Oversee contract execution and manage sales budgeting.

Skills

Sales experience

Account management

Microsoft Office proficiency

Negotiation skills

Job description

Sales Account Manager

Permanent

Salary dependent on experience plus car allowance

Monday – Thursday 08:00 – 17:00, Friday 08:00 – 13:00

Derby

Job Description

• Acting as the primary contact for key accounts, representing both the company and the customer while building relationships and identifying growth opportunities.
• Developing and delivering sales and marketing plans for key accounts, using market insight to influence technical and industrial decisions internally.
• Leading tender activities by sourcing opportunities, preparing compliant bid responses, presenting proposals, and negotiating to secure contract awards.
• Overseeing contract execution, ensuring terms are met, managing non-contractual work, and supporting accurate sales budgeting and forecasting.
• Supporting new industrialisation projects by aligning customer expectations with production teams and ensuring smooth transition into series production.

Essential Experience/Skills/Qualifications

• Experience in a sales or account management role within an aerospace or manufacturing environment
• Prior experience of contracts and tenders
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc)
• Full UK driving license and flexible to travel to customer sites when needed

Company Benefits

• 5% matched pension
• Competitive annual leave allowance plus bank holidays
• Car allowance

Please apply below if this role is of interest.