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External Account Manager - Aggregates

Tarmac
Colchester
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Job Introduction

External Account Manager \- Aggregates
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Location: Colchester

Contract: Full\-time

Ready to Take the Next Step in Your Commercial Career?
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We’re looking for an experienced, driven, and customer\-focused External Account Manager to join our Aggregates team. If you’re passionate about building strong relationships, delivering results, and shaping commercial success, this is the role for you.

About the Role
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As an External Account Manager, you will be responsible for managing and growing a portfolio of key customer accounts across the region. You’ll ensure price, volume, and profitability targets are met while working cross\-functionally to deliver exceptional service and enhance customer satisfaction.

This is a dynamic, rewarding role where you’ll have autonomy, influence, and the opportunity to make a real impact.

What You’ll Be Doing
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  • Implementing the Account Portfolio strategy to drive performance

  • Delivering financial targets as set by the Business Unit and Regional Management

  • Achieving monthly and annual Customer Account targets

  • Managing and increasing Value Added Product volume in line with business objectives

  • Supporting Major Project Managers with major bids and tender processes

  • Building strong, lasting relationships with customers and identifying new opportunities

  • Ensuring customer satisfaction measures are consistently exceeded

  • Creating and maintaining high\-quality account plans that outline clear customer objectives

  • Supporting senior management in improving OTIF (On Time In Full) performance
What We’re Looking For
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We’re seeking someone with:

  • A strong track record of managing customer accounts and adding commercial value

  • Excellent negotiation, influencing, and relationship‑building skills

  • Strong commercial acumen and experience using forecasting or commercial tools

  • A deep understanding of regional markets and competitive landscapes

  • Ability to work collaboratively across departments

  • High levels of drive, determination, and accountability

  • Ability to identify customer needs and build comprehensive solutions

  • Relevant Aggregates experience
Behaviours That Drive Success
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  • Communicates effectively

  • Demonstrates resilience

  • Manages conflict constructively

  • Values differences

  • Drives results

  • Optimises work

  • Assumes accountability

  • Makes quality decisions
Why Tarmac

We don't just offer a job, we offer a career.

Alongside this role, you'll have access to industry\-leading rewards, development opportunities, and a culture that puts people first, including:

  • Bonus scheme

  • Enhanced holiday entitlement

  • Contributory pension scheme

  • Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.

  • Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice

  • Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc. (REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ\+, Parents \& carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and menopause

  • Training and development opportunities
Tarmac is committed to being a Forces‑friendly employer. If you’re coming from a military background, we’ll support your transition and help you build a successful career with us.

We’re proud to be part of CRH, and even prouder to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to support you.

Ready to build your future?

Click ‘Apply’ to get started. Please note: we sometimes close roles early due to high interest, so don’t wait too long!

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Tarmac Trading Limited

Tarmac Trading Limited

  • Tarmac

Salary Excellent Salary \+ Bonus \+ Benefits

Frequency Annual

Job Reference tarmac/TP/117/7913

Contract Type Permanent

Closing Date 31 July, 2026

Job Category Customer Services and Commercial

Business Unit South East

Location Colchester, United Kingdom

Posted on 4 June, 2026

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