Strategic UK Accounts Manager — Growth & Autonomy

Universal Business Team; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Vehicle allowance

Autonomy and ownership

Direct access to directors

Job summary

Universal Business Team in Carnforth is seeking an exceptional Account Manager to take ownership of a valuable portfolio of customers. This role is not a transactional sales position; you will travel across the country 2-3 days a week and work from the Carnforth office the remaining days, building deep relationships and increasing customer value.

You will identify opportunities to expand product ranges, use data to understand client behavior, and collaborate with the wider team to maximize

Qualifications

• Proven track record in sales or account management.
• Experience growing existing customer relationships for revenue.
• Commercial, energetic, with people skills.
• Experience in education or B2B is a plus but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Own a portfolio of existing customer accounts.
• Build deep, long‑term relationships with customers.
• Identify opportunities to grow spend, product range and engagement.
• Analyse activity to identify growth and risks.
• Report on account performance and insights.

Skills

Account management

Sales

Customer relationships

Negotiation

Communication

Tools

HubSpot CRM

Job description

Universal Business Team in Carnforth is seeking an exceptional Account Manager to take ownership of a valuable portfolio of customers. This role is not a transactional sales position; you will travel across the country 2-3 days a week and work from the Carnforth office the remaining days, building deep relationships and increasing customer value.

You will identify opportunities to expand product ranges, use data to understand client behavior, and collaborate with the wider team to maximize