Account Manager

Description

Sue Ross Recruitment are working on behalf of our client, a highly respected commercial solutions provider, to recruit an Account Manager for a full-time, permanent role.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and growing sales team where you’ll be responsible for both new business development and managing existing customer accounts. The successful candidate will be a solution-led sales professional with strong B2B experience and excellent relationship-building skills.

Key Responsibilities for the Account Manager role:

• Sell a range of multi-functional photocopiers using a consultative, value-based sales approach
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities across the South Yorkshire region
• Manage and grow existing customer accounts, providing tailored solutions and outstanding service
• Achieve and exceed sales targets and budgets on a consistent basis
• Conduct client meetings, including site visits and presentations
• Complete and submit accurate sales reports, including weekly and monthly paperwork
• Stay up to date with product knowledge and industry trends
• Maintain excellent communication with internal teams and clients
• Comply with company policies, procedures and standards
• Support the development of wider sales team capabilities
• Attend training courses as required

Candidate Requirements for the Account Manager role:

• Experience selling a product, ideally in a commercial or business equipment environment
• Ability to follow a structured sales process, uncovering client needs and offering value-added solutions
• Strong closing skills – this role is not suited to candidates who focus solely on price-based selling
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – able to build rapport and long-term relationships
• Highly self-motivated, resilient, and able to work independently
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Consultative, customer-focused approach with a keen eye for detail
• Familiarity with sales reporting, CRM systems, and territory planning
• Must be based in or familiar with the South Yorkshire area and comfortable with regular field travel
• Full UK Driving Licence and Own Vehicle

What’s on Offer for the Account Manager role:

• A predominantly office-based role with the opportunity to visit customers when required
• Opportunity to work with an established customer base and develop new business
• Competitive salary and commission structure based on performance
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• A professional, supportive environment with room to grow

This is an outstanding organisation to work with and the successful candidate will enjoy being part of a dynamic and forward thinking team culture. If you’re passionate about delivering value to clients and have the drive to succeed in a consultative sales role, we’d love to hear from you.

Unfortunately, due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants. Please assume that if you do not hear from us within 72 hours that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

May we take this opportunity to thank you for expressing an interest in one of our roles and wish you the very best in your search for employment.