Account Manager

Position: Account Manager (Permanent)
Account Manager

Salary: circa £35,000 + bonus + benefits

Location:

Office-based (UK) with occasional UK & European travel

The Role

We are recruiting an Account Manager for an established electronics manufacturing environment. This position is focused on managing and developing customer relationships while supporting the delivery of technically complex manufacturing projects.

You will act as the main point of contact for assigned customers, ensuring their requirements are understood and aligned with internal manufacturing capabilities. The role involves account management, project coordination, and identification of growth opportunities.

Key responsibilities include:

Managing customer relationships and expectations through clear, professional communication

Coordinating the transfer and implementation of new projects from development to production

Working closely with customer purchasing, engineering, and design teams

Identifying and developing new opportunities within existing accounts

Liaising with internal teams to ensure smooth delivery and high customer satisfaction

Processing sales orders and supporting the New Product Introduction (NPI) process

The Candidate

You will have experience in a customer-facing account management or technical sales role, ideally within an engineering or outsourced manufacturing environment.

Key requirements:

Strong commercial and negotiation skills

Confidence presenting to customers and internal stakeholders

Excellent communication and relationship-building ability

Strong organisation and time management skills

Calm, methodical approach under pressure

Analytical problem-solving capability

Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

Experience using MRP/ERP systems (desirable)

Working knowledge of automated SMT PCB assembly (desirable)

Package

Salary circa £35,000

Sales-based bonus scheme

Private healthcare

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Enhanced family leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Additional Information

This is an office-based role with occasional UK and European travel.

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