Sales Account Manager

 

SECTOR: sales

TYPE: permanent

LOCATION: redhill, surrey

SALARY: £30,000 - £45,000 OTE


SALES ACCOUNT MANAGER (WITH BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT) - B2B MANUFACTURING

Our client is a well-established B2B manufacturer with a strong reputation for precision, quality, and personal service across the construction, fire safety, and facilities management sectors. As a family-run business with a tight-knit team.

They're looking for a driven Sales Account Manager to combine business development with account management, hunting new opportunities while nurturing an existing customer base. This is a results-focused role where activity, pipeline growth, and commercial impact matter more than time spent at a desk.

Location: Full-time office based in Redhill, Surrey

AS SALES ACCOUNT MANAGER YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

  • Source and prospect new leads while collaborating on high-value tender opportunities to drive commercial growth

  • Act as primary point of contact for existing accounts, conducting yearly reviews to ensure client expectations are exceeded

  • Negotiate trade pricing and work with internal teams to create bespoke product ranges for new clients

  • Respond promptly to customer enquiries, providing creative solutions to challenges and technical issues

  • Maintain consistent outbound activity via phone and email to keep the sales pipeline moving

THE IDEAL SALES ACCOUNT MANAGER WILL HAVE:

  • At least 2 years' experience in a sales role with a proven outbound element

  • Commercial mindset with strong understanding of margin, opportunity, and relationship-driven growth

  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with a natural "people person" approach

  • Resilience under pressure with the ability to handle objections and focus on solutions

  • Strong attention to detail, particularly when interpreting briefs and creating bespoke quotes

WHY JOIN THIS BUSINESS AS THEIR SALES ACCOUNT MANAGER?

  • Competitive basic salary of £30k-£45k OTE with uncapped monthly and quarterly commission structure

  • Genuine opportunities for progression based on performance, initiative, and mindset

  • Close collaboration with the SLT and direct involvement in commercial decisions

  • Join a stable, long-established company with Gold-standard industry accreditations

  • Values-driven culture with genuine investment in employee wellbeing, mental health initiatives, and community partnerships

  • Comprehensive benefits including private medical insurance, gym membership, cycle to work scheme, and company pension

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