Sales Account Manager

Are you an experienced Sales Account Manager? Have you worked in a Sales or Account Management role within a regulated manufacturing environment? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!   Our client, a leading aerospace manufacturer, is recruiting for a Sales Account Manager for their site in Basildon. The role will involve managing the interface with strategic customers to develop new activities and new prospects, and contract execution.   Sales Account Manager   Permanent Salary dependent on experience plus car allowance Monday – Thursday 08:00 – 17:00, Friday 08:00 – 13:00   Basildon   Sales Account Manager Job Description Acting as the primary contact for key accounts, representing both the company and the customer while building relationships and identifying growth opportunities. Developing and delivering sales and marketing plans for key accounts, using market insight to influence technical and industrial decisions internally. Leading tender activities by sourcing opportunities, preparing compliant bid responses, presenting proposals, and negotiating to secure contract awards. Overseeing contract execution, ensuring terms are met, managing non-contractual work, and supporting accurate sales budgeting and forecasting. Supporting new industrialisation projects by aligning customer expectations with production teams and ensuring smooth transition into series production.  Sales Account Manager Essential Experience/Skills/Qualifications Experience in a sales or account management role within an aerospace or manufacturing environment Prior experience of contracts and tenders Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc) Full UK driving license and flexible to travel to customer sites when needed  Sales Account Manager Company Benefits 5% matched pension Competitive annual leave allowance plus bank holidays Car allowance  Please apply below if this role is of interest