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Astute's Team is partnering with a leading service company to recruit two Account Managers to help drive the growth of this highly successful Engineering firm focused with Industrial Engineering Solutions across a variety of sectors including Power Generation, Pharmaceutical, Manufacturing and Heavy Process plants.

As an Accounts Manager you'll be tasked with expanding their customer base and identifying opportunities to increase revenue within existing accounts. This is a high-impact role for a motivated individual who can both think strategically and execute tactically - combining key account management with a proactive new business approach to help deliver a sustainable pipeline.

If you have a strong commercial and sales background, relevant industry experience and looking for a new opportunity then apply for this role.

Responsibilities and duties of the Account Manager role:
Reporting to the Senior Sales Manager, you will be responsible for:

Develop and execute a structured sales strategy to identify and convert new business opportunities
Manage and grow relationships with existing clients, driving value across the full range of engineering and workshop services
Build and maintain a robust sales funnel using targeted outreach, sector insights, and CRM tools
Identify upsell/cross-sell opportunities and build tailored solutions in line with customer needs
Collaborate closely with technical, operational, and leadership teams to ensure aligned delivery and customer satisfaction
Track, report, and forecast sales performance and pipeline development in line with business goals
Personal skills
The Account Manager role would suit someone who has:

Strong B2B sales experience in engineering services, power generation, industrial or technical environments
A proven track record of both account development and new business generation
Commercially sharp with experience building and delivering on sales forecasts
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Strategic thinker with the drive to take ownership of results and grow with the business
Familiarity with workshop services or rotating equipment would be advantageous
Salary and benefits of the Account Manager role

Industry competitive salary
Commission / Bonus scheme
Pension
Further full company benefits
INDPOW

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful

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