Trainee Client Account Manager (Graduate)

targetjobs UK; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK manufacturer of fitted furniture is seeking a Trainee Client Account Manager to join their Client Solutions Team. This full-time position involves managing client relationships in the housing sector and requires a 2:1 degree alongside strong organizational and communication skills. With extensive travel required, candidates must be proactive and ready to contribute to new build developments and social housing projects.

Qualifications

• Degree achieved within the last 2 years.
• Some work experience in sales or construction preferred.
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills.

Responsibilities

• Producing specifications for building new relationships.
• Managing social housing refurbishment programmes.
• Building a pipeline of new build developments.

Skills

Effective time management

Confident communication skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Ability to work under pressure

Proficiency in PowerPoint

Proficiency in Excel

Self-motivated

Enthusiastic

Professional appearance

Education

Minimum 2:1 degree in Business, Engineering, or Design-related subject

Job description

Symphony has an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Client Account Manager (Graduate) to join the Client Solutions Team, working in the New Build and Social Refurbishment Housing markets. The role covers the Wales/Midlands areas, so candidates should be located in Hereford, Worcestershire, Gloucestershire, or Gwent, and be willing to travel extensively, including overnight stays. This is a full-time, permanent position with a competitive salary.

Symphony is the UK’s largest privately owned manufacturer of fitted kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom furniture, with a turnover of over £300 million and approximately 2000 employees. Our customers include independent retailers, merchants, housebuilders, residential developers, and social housing providers.

We pride ourselves on a diverse product range, including licensing the Laura Ashley brands, cutting-edge supply capabilities, sustainability credentials, and outstanding service, all aimed at supporting our customers' success.

About The Role

This role involves producing specifications for building new relationships, developing existing ones with clients, and managing social housing refurbishment programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Working closely with clients such as housing associations, councils, BTR providers, etc., to create specifications for mixed-tenure new build schemes within clients’ budgets. Approved developments will be managed by the Contractor or Skyline Teams.
• Developing relationships with key personnel in client maintenance and development teams.
• Building a pipeline of new build developments and specifications within the social housing sector.
• Forecasting pipelines for new build work and refurbishments.
• Conducting factory and marketing suite tours at Head Office.
• Producing monthly reports on opportunities and sales.
• Maintaining up-to-date customer contact records.
• Managing the quotation tender process for social housing refurbishments.

Candidate Requirements

• A minimum 2:1 degree in Business, Engineering, or Design-related subject, achieved within the last 2 years.
• Some work experience in sales or construction preferred.
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills.
• A strong desire to build customer relationships.
• Ability to think creatively to find solutions.
• A full UK driving license, with willingness to travel.

Skills Needed

• Effective time management and diary management skills.
• Confident communication skills across all levels.
• Teamwork and adaptability.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel.
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic.
• Professional appearance at all times.

If this opportunity interests you, we would love to hear from you!