Account Manager

Overview We’ve partnered with a world leading manufacturer in search of an Account Manager to join their close-knit team, based near Rochdale, Greater Manchester. This is a newly created role, due to continued business growth. They manufacture niche products used in critical applications and have built a first class reputation for quality, innovation and long-term customer partnerships. It’s a varied, people-focused role where you’ll build relationships with customers and work closely with internal teams to ensure a high level of service. What you’ll get * Salary: up to £42k + bonus * 26 days holiday + stats * Car allowance * Company pension * Life assurance * Wellbeing benefits * Hybrid working: x3 days office, x2 days home, following probationary period * Early finish on a Friday * The opportunity to work for a world leading manufacturer that actively promote ongoing training and development. About you: * You have a minimum of 2+ years of experience in account management or sales, ideally within textiles, or a manufacturing environment * You’re a natural people person; you’ll be confident dealing with senior professionals to develop business * Self-motivated, driven and comfortable working autonomously * Commercially aware, you’re able to identify opportunities to grow accounts * You’re a go-getter, with a proactive, hunter mentality About the Role: * Working alongside the Key Account Sales Manager, you’ll help manage and develop key customer accounts * You’ll identify opportunities to grow existing accounts * Staying ahead of market trends, proactively developing new business opportunities * Coordinating with internal teams to ensure customer expectations are met to the highest standards * Comfortable in handling customer queries and maintaining high service levels * Attending customer meetings and recording activity in the CRM system * Happy to travel within the UK and occasionally Europe, as and when required About the company: * A hugely successful technical textile manufacturer with a great reputation * Part of a global group, but with a tight-knit, friendly team on site * A company that offers long term career prospects and actively encourages training and development If this sounds like you, and you want to grow your career within a respected global business, we’d love to talk to you. Apply now