Account Manager

About the Role

This full-time permanent Account Manager position is based in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, primarily office-based with occasional travel requirements. The working hours are Monday to Thursday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, including a one-hour lunch break.

Compensation and Benefits

• Annual salary ranging from £28,000 to £35,000, contingent on experience
• Twenty days of annual leave plus bank holidays, a Christmas shutdown period, and an additional day off on your birthday
• An incentivizing bonus scheme
• Company-provided mobile phone and laptop
• Pension scheme participation
• Access to a company car for customer visits
• Free on-site parking facilities

Primary Responsibilities

• Overseeing and expanding an existing portfolio of customer accounts
• Identifying new business prospects and cultivating growth
• Handling customer inquiries through phone, email, and in-person meetings
• Recommending optimal products and advising on their use
• Delivering product demonstrations and offering technical assistance
• Preparing precise quotations and sustaining robust client relationships
• Effectively communicating complex technical details to customers

Desired Skills and Attributes

• Essential previous experience in sales
• Mechanical knowledge or a keen interest in engineering-related products is strongly preferred
• A practical, hands-on approach to work is advantageous
• Strong communication skills and confidence when engaging with customers
• Interest in technical products and how they operate
• Attention to detail with capability to prepare accurate quotations
• Self-driven with a proactive approach to sales and managing accounts
• Possession of a full UK driving licence

Additional Suitability

Candidates inclined towards DIY, home improvement projects, mechanical tasks, or other practical hobbies tend to align well with this role.