Sales Account Manager

Step Ahead Recruitment; Twyford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Discounted gym membership

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Company pension

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

Step Ahead Recruitment in Twyford is seeking a target‑driven Sales Account Manager to convert warm inbound opportunities and grow a portfolio of profitable client accounts.

You’ll operate from the Twyford office with a basic salary up to £40,000 plus uncapped commission, and ambitious OTE targets (£60k Year 1, £72k Year 2, £88k+ Year 3).

This role emphasizes sales conversion, account growth and margin, with ongoing training, career progression and a supportive team in modern offices.

Qualifications

• Experience in sales, business development, telesales or an account management role.
• Proven track record of meeting sales targets and KPIs.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple customers and opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Respond to qualified inbound sales enquiries.
• Understand customers’ requirements and recommend suitable solutions.
• Convert warm opportunities into profitable sales.
• Manage and develop your own portfolio of client accounts.
• Build strong, long‑term customer relationships.
• Identify opportunities to increase revenue and margin.
• Prepare quotes, negotiate commercially and close business.
• Manage your pipeline accurately through the CRM.
• Achieve individual and team sales, revenue and margin targets.
• Provide a professional, consultative customer experience.

Skills

Sales experience

Target driven

Account management

Telesales

Tools

CRM

Job description

Sales Account Manager – Warm Leads

Twyford | Office-based

Up to £40,000 basic + uncapped commission

OTE: £60,000 Year 1 | £72,000 Year 2 | £88,000+ Year 3

Are you a target-driven salesperson who knows how to convert opportunities and develop profitable client relationships?

We’re recruiting for a fast-growing business in Twyford looking for ambitious Sales Account Managers to join its successful sales team.

You’ll receive qualified, inbound enquiries and take ownership of converting them into sales and developing customers into valuable, long-term accounts.

No cold calling or chasing poor-quality data. This position is focused on sales conversion, account growth, margin and relationship management.

What’s in it for you?

• Basic salary of up to £40,000, depending on experience + uncapped commission
• OTE of £60,000 in Year 1 | OTE of £72,000 in Year | OTE of £88,000+ in Year 3 | Top performers earning more than £150,000+
• Commission paid during annual leave
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service and Christmas-to-New-Year office closure
• Private medical insurance, discounted gym membership, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, company pension
• Regular team socials and an annual awards event
• Ongoing sales training and clear career progression
• Modern offices with a pool table, PS4 and breakout area

The role

As a Sales Account Manager, you will:

• Respond to qualified inbound sales enquiries
• Understand customers’ requirements and recommend suitable solutions
• Convert warm opportunities into profitable sales
• Manage and develop your own portfolio of client accounts
• Build strong, long‑term customer relationships
• Identify opportunities to increase revenue and margin
• Prepare quotes, negotiate commercially and close business
• Manage your pipeline accurately through the CRM
• Achieve individual and team sales, revenue and margin targets
• Provide a professional, consultative customer experience

About you

To be considered, you should have:

• Previous experience in sales, business development, telesales or a commercially focused account management role
• Experience working towards sales targets, KPIs or commission
• Confidence converting enquiries and closing sales
• A track record of building and developing customer relationships
• Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills
• The ability to manage multiple customers and opportunities
• A positive, ambitious and resilient approach
• The ability to work from the Twyford office

Experience could come from B2B sales, trade sales, recruitment, estate agency, insurance, automotive sales, telesales or another target-driven commercial environment.

This role could suit an experienced: Sales Account Manager- Account Executive - Sales Executive - Business Development Executive - Recruitment Consultant - Telesales Executive - Inside Sales Executive - B2B Sales Representative - Trade Account Manager

If you’re looking for warm opportunities, excellent earning potential and the chance to develop your own client portfolio,