Account Manager - Field Based

SF Partners are proud to be partnering with a well-established and market-leading business within the packaging industry in the search for a Field-Based Account Manager.

Location:

Leeds (Field-based across your assigned region, typically covering the M1 corridor and surrounding areas) Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 plus generous discretionary company bonus and company car

Hours:

Full-time, Monday to Friday This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing and highly respected organisation recognised as a leader within the packaging consultancy industry. The business provides tailored packaging solutions to blue-chip clients across FMCG, retail, logistics, and manufacturing sectors. As a Field-Based Account Manager, you will be responsible for managing and developing a portfolio of key accounts, maintaining strong customer relationships, and driving sales performance through strategic account growth and excellent service delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

- Attend regular face-to-face client meetings to manage and develop key accounts
- Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction, retention, and engagement
- Achieve sales and GP targets across monthly, quarterly, and annual time frames
- Identify and maximise opportunities within accounts, including increasing product penetration, share of wallet, and new revenue streams
- Build strong relationships across multiple sites and stakeholders within each account
- Ensure customers are utilising the most effective and efficient solutions for their needs
- Maintain and improve pricing and margins where possible
- Manage and maintain a strong and accurate sales pipeline
- Follow up on all opportunities and quotations effectively
- Record all client interactions accurately on the CRM system
- Delegate administrative tasks to internal support teams, providing clear direction
- Collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure efficient handling of quotes, orders, and account activity
- Conduct account analysis, reviewing spend and profitability to identify growth opportunities and areas for improvement

About You:

- Previous experience in a field-based account management or sales role
- Strong commercial awareness with the ability to manage margins and drive growth
- Proven ability to build relationships across multiple stakeholders and sites
- Proactive and organised with excellent time management skills
- Confident managing a pipeline and identifying new business opportunities
- Able to analyse account performance and take action to improve results
- Strong communication skills, both face-to-face and over the phone
- Driven, professional, and customer-focused in your approach If you are an ambitious Account Manager looking for your next challenge within a thriving and supportive business, we would love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Jade Sheldon at SF Partners for more information.