Strategic Account Manager - Electronics Manufacturing

Select Talent Group (STG); Reading; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Select Talent Group is seeking an Account Manager in Reading to manage a portfolio of electronics manufacturing customers. You will build strong relationships, lead customer discussions, and coordinate internal teams to deliver against commitments.

You will also own account growth with pricing discussions and contract renewals, while maintaining CRM records and driving profitable expansion across sectors such as aerospace, defence, medical and high-end industrial.

Qualifications

• Strong client-facing account management experience within electronics manufacturing or related technical environment.
• Proven track record supporting customers in aerospace, defence, medical or other demanding sectors.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main point of contact for assigned customers, building trusted relationships with technical, procurement and commercial stakeholders.
• Develop a detailed understanding of each customer’s business, products, programmes and future requirements.
• Lead regular customer meetings, both on-site and remotely, to review performance and live projects.
• Take ownership of customer issues, coordinating internal teams to actions and keeping customers informed to resolution.
• Communicate customer requirements, priorities and technical expectations to engineering, procurement and production teams.
• Monitor account performance across delivery, quality, service and commercial objectives, addressing concerns proactively.
• Develop account plans that support retention, strengthen relationships and generate profitable growth.
• Identify new projects and opportunities to introduce additional services within existing accounts.
• Lead pricing discussions, contract renewals and proposal development with internal stakeholders.
• Work closely with the external sales team to support new opportunities and ensure a smooth transition into account management.
• Maintain accurate CRM records, account forecasts and updates on customer activity.

Skills

Account management

Client-facing

Pricing & negotiation

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Cross-functional collaboration

Relationship building

Travel across England

Electronics manufacturing

OEMs and Tier1

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Select Talent Group is seeking an Account Manager in Reading to manage a portfolio of electronics manufacturing customers. You will build strong relationships, lead customer discussions, and coordinate internal teams to deliver against commitments.

You will also own account growth with pricing discussions and contract renewals, while maintaining CRM records and driving profitable expansion across sectors such as aerospace, defence, medical and high-end industrial.