25th April, 2025
Imagine your future with us
At ALS, we encourage you to dream big.
When you join ALS, you join a purpose and values-driven team that empowers you to innovate, create, and thrive.
Our global team turns up each day with passion and commitment to do amazing things, always challenging our thinking to find ways to solve some of the world's most complex problems for a safer, healthier world.
The Role
As an Account Manager, you'll be instrumental in developing and managing client relationships, driving sales opportunities, and contributing to the company's success. Working closely with the Sales Manager, your peers in Account Management, and the Client Services team, you'll help us deliver on our mission of client excellence.
About the Position
Basis:Fixed Term (12 months) & Full Time
Location:Home-based, with regular travel for client meetings and team collaboration.
Salary: Competitive and dependent on experience.
The day to day
- Manage key accounts, achieve financial targets, and nurture smaller accounts into significant partnerships.
- Identify and seize new sales opportunities, delivering accurate quotes and achieving revenue goals.
- Regularly meet with clients, resolve issues, and ensure proactive and excellent service delivery.
- Provide actionable reports and market insights to support strategic planning.
- Contribute to promotional initiatives and collaborate with the sales team to enhance performance.
The Essentials
- A background in Client Services and/or Sales, ideally in a technical, testing, or analysis environment.
- A proven track record of delivering client excellence with strong commercial acumen.
- Exceptional communication, influencing, and negotiating skills.
- Self-motivated and organized, able to drive your workload and meet targets.
- A scientific degree (preferably in chemistry or environmental science) is advantageous.
- Familiarity with laboratory processes or experience in the environmental industry is beneficial.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) is required; database knowledge is a bonus.
Working at ALS
Our people drive our success at ALS.
We are a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world. We reward excellence and uphold our values in our work and how we treat each other.
At ALS, you'll be supported to expand your skills and develop new ones so you can reach your full potential. We invest in our people with a range of programs and provide opportunities across the company, giving our people scope to grow diverse careers and develop as leaders.
We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and the communities where we work.
Our benefits include:
- Annual Leave commencing at 25 days (rising to 30) plus 8 public holidays (pro rata for part time)
- Ability to Buy annual leave.
- Enhanced Company Sick Pay Scheme
- Salary Progression Scheme based on technical and behavioural competencies.
- 'Celebrating Success' Recognition Awards
- Perkbox membership providing access to discount vouchers and wellness hub.
- Learning/study support
- Group Personal Pension Plan
- Car Parking on-site
Everyone matters
ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued.
About ALS
ALS is a global leader in scientific testing, providing comprehensive testing solutions to clients in more than 60 countries across a wide range of industries, including environment, food and beverage, mining, personal care, pharmaceutical, healthcare and equipment reliability. Using state-of-the-art technologies and innovative methodologies, our dedicated international teams deliver the highest-quality testing services and personalised solutions supported by local expertise. We help our clients leverage the power of data-driven insights for a safer and healthier world.
Eligibility
To be eligible to work at ALS you must be a UK Citizen, Permanent Resident or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.
How to apply
Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.
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