Strategic Account Manager - Growth & Solutions Lead

Senior plc; Congleton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Congleton is seeking an experienced account manager to drive revenue through up-sell and cross-sell strategies. Candidates should have a strong background in business development, ideally in engineering or aerospace sectors, along with proven account management experience. This role offers a supportive environment with a 4-day working week, excellent pension scheme, and various wellbeing initiatives.

Benefits

4-day working week

Excellent pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Social and wellbeing events

Qualifications

• Proven experience in account management or business development.
• Strong understanding of structured sales processes.
• Valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Create a pipeline of up-sell/x-sell opportunities.
• Grow key accounts via meetings to ensure targets are achieved.
• Report weekly on pipeline forecast and CRM record-keeping.

Skills

Relationship Management

Consultative Solution Selling

Commercial Acumen

Communication & Presentation

Planning & Organisation

Reporting & Analysis

Collaboration

Continuous Improvement Mindset

Problem-solving mindset

Education

Degree or equivalent in Business, Engineering, Sales

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

A leading engineering company in Congleton is seeking an experienced account manager to drive revenue through up-sell and cross-sell strategies. Candidates should have a strong background in business development, ideally in engineering or aerospace sectors, along with proven account management experience. This role offers a supportive environment with a 4-day working week, excellent pension scheme, and various wellbeing initiatives.