Senior Sales

Account Manager

Salary: £45,000-£53,000 + Pool car + bonus

Location: Sheffield

Do you have sales experience working within the metal or manufacturing industry?

Are you looking for a role that offers a clear route to progression and people management?

If so, this could be the job for you!

Responsibilities of an Account Manager:

• Grow revenue across existing accounts while identifying and securing new business opportunities.


• Travel to see customers across the UK and Europe to meet clients and represent the business at industry exhibitions and events. (about once every 2 months


• Build strong client relationships, supporting long-term account growth and uncovering additional commercial opportunities.


• Prepare tailored proposals and quotations by reviewing customer requirements and pricing details.


• Regularly meet with existing and prospective customers, while also supporting colleagues during client visits and presentations.


• Collaborate with the Sales Manager on territory planning, customer engagement strategies, and stock planning requirements.


• Keep CRM records up to date to track customer activity, pipeline progress, market trends, and future opportunities.


• Manage the quotation and order process accurately, ensuring all associated documentation is completed correctly.


• Share insights on competitor activity, market trends, pricing movements, and potential growth areas with the wider team.


• Assist with sales forecasting and provide additional support to the Sales Manager where required.


• Support and encourage colleagues to help drive team performance and achieve collective objectives.

• Previous experience within metals, engineering, industrial, or manufacturing sectors would be highly beneficial.


• Demonstrated ability to develop strong customer relationships and grow revenue across both existing and new accounts.


• Confident building long-term business partnerships, with a personable approach and willingness to travel to meet clients.


• Eager to take the next step in their career, with the ambition to develop leadership and people management skills.


• Thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative sales environment and enjoys working towards targets and shared goals.


• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with a customer-first approach and focus on relationship management.


• Commercially minded individual with a proactive attitude and genuine interest in continuous development.


• Self-motivated, confident, and able to positively influence customers and colleagues alike.


• Additional language skills would be advantageous, particularly French or German, although not essential.

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