Account Manager Job ref:

Type: Permanent

Location: Wakefield

Take Your Career to New Heights as an Account Manager 🚀

About the Company

Join a well-established service provider in Wakefield, renowned for their commitment to excellence and long-standing client relationships with major retailers, leading manufacturers, and public sector organisations.

As a highly regarded employer of choice, this company is dedicated to investing in its employees, offering significant opportunities for career growth and development.

What’s On Offer

• Position: Full-time, permanent
• Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Working Arrangements: 3 days in the field, 2 days in the office
• Perks:
  • Company vehicle
  • Competitive commission and bonus scheme
  • 5% company pension contribution
  • 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays
  • Private Medical Cover, with the option to include family members
  • Death in service benefit
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Retail vouchers

The Role

You’ll be responsible for managing and growing a portfolio of customer accounts, ensuring exceptional service delivery.

Your duties will include:

• Customer Management: Serve as the main point of contact, fostering strong relationships and ensuring client requirements are understood.
• Account Growth: Identify and explore opportunities to grow existing accounts.
• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement customer account plans to drive growth and retention.
• Problem Solving: Resolve customer complaints and manage overdue invoices with a proactive approach.
• Collaboration: Work closely with colleagues to onboard new customers effectively.
• Reporting: Provide regular, insightful reports on KPIs, sales, debt management, retention and renewals.
• Field Visits: Engage with clients directly through regular visits to maintain and strengthen partnerships.

What You’ll Need

• Experience: Proven track record as an Account Manager or similar.
• Sector Background: Experience in the service sector is essential.
• Skills: Outstanding communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Mindset: A motivated, driven individual with a passion for professional growth.
• Tech Savvy: Proficient in MS Office and quick to adapt to new systems.
• Requirements: Full UK Driving Licence is essential.

JS Recruitment UK Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. As soon as a decision has been reached, we will contact shortlisted applicants. If you are shortlisted, JS Recruitment UK Ltd will collect your personal data (which may include sensitive personal data). JS Recruitment UK Ltd will process your personal data for the purposes of providing you with work-finding services and/or information relating to roles relevant to you. We will only use your personal data in accordance with the terms included in the privacy notice which can be viewed on our website.

Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive we are unable to notify unsuccessful applicants.
 
JS Recruitment is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

KEYWORDS: Account Manager, Account Controller, Customer Relationship Manager, Sales Executive, Senior Sales, Customer Management, Service Management, Contract Management