Sales and Account Manager

Meridian Business Support; Bath; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Bath is seeking a Sales and Account Manager to develop key customer relationships, particularly with Amazon. The role involves managing accounts, identifying new business opportunities, and collaborating with various teams to drive growth. Ideal candidates will have a strong B2B sales background and excellent negotiation skills. The position offers a competitive salary of £60,000 - £70,000 PA and attractive benefits, including medical insurance.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Proven track record in B2B sales or account management, ideally within retail or e-commerce.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of pricing, margins, and sales KPIs.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow key customer accounts in the retail stationery sector, including Amazon.
• Build lasting relationships with clients, becoming a trusted advisor to their business.
• Identify and convert new business opportunities, developing a robust sales pipeline.
• Analyse and report on sales activity, pipeline progression, and account performance.

Skills

B2B sales experience

Account management

Commercial awareness

Presentation skills

Negotiation skills

Job description

Are you an experienced Sales and Account Manager with a passion for building strong customer relationships and driving commercial success? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to manage key accounts while developing new business opportunities? If so, this is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and ambitious organisation.

We’re looking for a proactive and commercially minded Account Manager to oversee key customer relationships—including a major Amazon account—while identifying growth opportunities within existing and new accounts. You’ll play a key role in the sales team, helping to shape and deliver customer strategies that drive revenue and long-term partnerships.

This includes:

Manage and grow key customer accounts in the retail stationery sector, including Amazon.
Build lasting relationships with clients, becoming a trusted advisor to their business.
Identify and convert new business opportunities, developing a robust sales pipeline.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Procurement, Marketing, Operations, and Finance.
Deliver persuasive proposals, presentations, and pitches that meet customer needs.
Analyse and report on sales activity, pipeline progression, and account performance.
Mentor and support the Amazon Account Manager to ensure effective performance.
Maintain up-to-date CRM records and ensure accurate forecasting of retail product sales.To be considered for this role we are looking for the following:

Proven track record in B2B sales or account management, ideally within retail or e-commerce.
Strong commercial awareness and understanding of pricing, margins, and sales KPIs.
A confident communicator with excellent presentation and negotiation skills.
Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Comfortable working independently as well as collaboratively within a sales team.
A customer-first attitude with a drive to exceed expectations and deliver solutions.This role is a permanent position based in Yeovil. You will be working Monday – Friday 8.00 – 17.00. There will be some infrequent travel to customers. The role is paying £60,000 - £70,000 PA and this will be based on expectations and experience. After probation you will be enrolled on a company bonus scheme. The role also includes some other great benefits including medical insurance.

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy

Job Info

Job Title:

Sales and Account Manager

Company:

Meridian Business Support

Location:

Bath, Somerset

Posted:

Aug 1st 2025

Closes:

Sep 1st 2025

Sector:

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

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