Account Manager

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Account Manager to join our dynamic, employee-owned Company. This role involves working both individually and as part of a team to develop new and existing business relationships and generate business growth in the Marine and Protective Coatings industry. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, organisational abilities, and a proactive approach to problem solving and technical business development.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver company sales targets by managing entire sales process from lead generation to closing
• Undertake ongoing training (internal/external) to support with providing technical specifications and advice to customers
• Manage existing business relationships/accounts and generate new leads via email, LinkedIn, meetings (online/in-person) and industry trade shows
• Build a network and develop close relationships with key contacts to directly influence the Company’s growth in the UK and worldwide markets
• Attend, support and host meetings, delivering presentations where necessary
• Provide cover for colleagues in the Commercial team
• Submit accurate monthly forecasting to management
• Report directly to the Marine Business Manager

Candidate Profile

• Ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects, customers and other key stakeholders as part of the technical business development process
• Excellent communication, negotiation and customer service skills, including problem solving
• Strong analytical, organisational and time management skills
• Computer literacy, IT and typing skills
• Proactive self-motivator who can operate both individually and as part of a team
• A degree in Business or a related field would be advantageous, but not essential
• Proven technical sales/business development experience desirable
• Openness to ongoing technical training via internal and external courses

This position offers valuable experience in a professional environment, exposure to local and global markets, and opportunities for growth, development, training and travel (UK and abroad) for the right candidate.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Greater Glasgow Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

05-02-2026

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