External Account Manager - Aggregates

Job Introduction External Account Manager - Aggregates

Location:

Colchester

Contract:

Full-time Ready to Take the Next Step in Your Commercial Career?

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 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 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 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 toolsA 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 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!#Tarmac #Tarmac Careers 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 on4 June, 2026
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