Account Manager

Job description

Account Manager

As an Account Manager, you’ll join a collaborative commercial team supporting the factory. You’ll manage day-to-day communications and commercial relationships with a portfolio of key customers - ensuring exceptional service, efficient order management, and ongoing business growth.

This is a customer-facing, factory-based role where you’ll take ownership of accounts, oversee production scheduling, coordinate with internal teams, and drive customer satisfaction and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the main point of contact for allocated customers, ensuring their needs are met.
• Manage orders from placement through to delivery, liaising closely with production, engineering, and quality teams.
• Handle purchase orders and support material planning with buyers.
• Prepare and attend Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs).
• Monitor commercial performance and present KPIs to the senior team.
• Support negotiations for new business and continuous improvement projects.
• Maintain strong, proactive relationships with customers, promoting growth and efficiency.

About You

• Proven experience managing customer accounts within a manufacturing environment (electronics preferred).
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Commercially astute, with understanding of revenue and margin impact.
• Confident using MRP systems and handling complex data with accuracy.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on manufacturing setting.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel (mostly UK-based).

What’s on Offer

• Up to £37,000
• 37-hour working week (Mon–Thurs 08:00–16:30, Fri 08:00–13:30)
• 22 days holiday + Bank Holidays + up to 3 additional long-service days
• Company pension
• Free parking, modern facilities, and complimentary refreshment

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Billericay

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-02-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English