Sales Account Manager

Job Details

​We are working with a well established and forward thinking business who are looking to recruit a Sales Account Manager on a full time maternity cover basis. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong commercial experience to step into a varied role managing key accounts and driving business growth within an international market.

You will be responsible for managing a portfolio of strategic customer accounts whilst identifying new business opportunities to support continued growth. Working closely with the Commercial Manager, you will play a key role in delivering sales performance, maintaining strong client relationships, and contributing to overall business strategy.

Key responsibilities

· Manage a portfolio of key customer accounts, ensuring strong and lasting relationships

· Develop a strong understanding of the company’s product range

· Identify new markets and business opportunities to drive growth

· Generate new leads through cold calling and face to face meetings

· Maximise profit margins in line with budgets and market conditions

· Manage international B2B sales, including multi currency transactions

· Ensure all customer contracts and obligations are fulfilled

· Provide market insights and updates to customers

· Work towards and exceed sales targets and KPIs

· Support monthly S&OP activity and provide regular sales forecasts

· Liaise with internal teams to ensure excellent customer service

Supporting team performance

· Work collaboratively with the Commercial Manager and wider team

· Contribute to the overall sales strategy

· Maintain strong communication across the business

· Understand and manage credit risk within the customer portfolio

· Promote a positive and compliant working culture

Skills and experience required

· Previous sales experience within a commercial environment

· Experience managing mid to high level customer accounts

· Proven track record of delivering against sales targets and budgets

· Strong relationship building and communication skills

· Confident managing multiple accounts and priorities

· Commercially aware with a proactive approach

· Ability to think creatively and challenge existing processes

· Understanding of compliance and regulated environments

If this role is of interest, please apply or contact Katie in the Northallerton office for more information.