Partnership Account Manager - Yorkshire

AtJPS (Jewson Partnership Solutions) part of Stark UK, we believe that our greatest asset is our people!

We’renot just a team;we’rea vibrant community driven by decency, passion, and pride in everything we do. We are committed to creating a dynamic workplace where everyone can thrive and unleash their full potential. Ifyou’relooking for a place where your ideas are not just welcomed but celebrated,you’vefound your home!

JPS is here to deliver more for Registered Providers of Social Housing, Repairs & Maintenance Contractors and organisations operating in the public sector.

This is a full-time, home-based position covering Yorkshire , with regular travel across the region. The role is 42 hours per week, Monday to Friday, typically between 8:00am and 5:00pm. Flexibility is required to meet customer needs and support business requirements.

• Managing a portfolio of Public Sector contracts across the Yorkshire region, ensuring excellent customer service, contract compliance and long-term retention.
• Building trusted relationships with customers at every level, from operatives through to Directors.
• Delivering profitable growth by identifying opportunities within existing customer accounts.
• Working collaboratively with Commercial, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, IT and other business functions to deliver the best possible customer solutions.
• Building strong relationships with suppliers to maximise contract support, improve product knowledge and identify innovative solutions.
• Ensuring contracts are delivered in line with agreed terms, conditions, KPIs and SLAs.
• Delivering value for money throughout the lifetime of customer contracts by driving efficiencies and continuous improvement.
• Supporting the development and delivery of customer social value plans and contributing to wider social value initiatives across JPS.
• Assisting with contract mobilisations and demobilisations alongside the JPS Implementation Manager.
• Working with the Commercial Team to maintain product catalogues, pricing, contract support and other commercial agreements.
• Supporting tender and re-tender activities by providing customer insight and helping develop high-quality, competitive submissions.
• Working proactively with customers ahead of contract renewals to understand changing requirements and develop effective solutions.
• Building effective relationships across the wider STARK business to ensure outstanding service and uncover opportunities for growth.
• Supporting the creation and maintenance of new business pipelines within your designated region.
• Maintaining accurate customer information and activity within the CRM system.
• Acting as an ambassador for the Jewson Purpose and Values in every customer interaction.

• Proven experience managing customer accounts within a customer-facing commercial environment.
• Experience with in the Public Sector market is preferred, with a strong understanding of its influencing factors.
• A proven track record of customer retention, sales growth and margin improvement.
• Excellent relationship-building skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at every level.
• Strong commercial and financial awareness with the ability to turn analysis into profitable outcomes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Experience working collaboratively across multiple business functions.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• A customer-first approach with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Good commercial acumen, attention to detail and experience using Microsoft Excel and CRM systems.
• A degree or business-related qualification is desirable.

• Competitive Basic Salary

• Performa…