Account Manager

Job description

• Entry-Level Area Account Manager – Leading KBB Brand
• Known for a fantastic culture, training & genuine career prospects

Area: South East – Hampshire, Surrey, Sussex, Dorset & Kent

Are you currently working in a builders merchant, retail, or internal sales role and looking to take your first step into field sales?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a market-leading, award-winning KBB manufacturer as an Area Account Manager, offering full training, structured development, and genuine long-term career progression.

The Role

As an Area Account Manager, you will manage and develop relationships with merchants, retailers, and distributors across the South East. This is largely an existing customer base with strong pre-existing relationships, making it ideal for a natural relationship builder. You will plan your own diary, visiting customers, showcasing products, and supporting their sales.

As the Area Account Manager, you will:

• Visit branch managers, trade counter staff, and retail teams to promote premium KBB products
• Deliver product training and support to maximise in-store sales
• Execute national account plans at a local level
• Work closely with internal sales and marketing teams to drive promotions and campaigns
• Identify opportunities to grow market share within your territory

The Company

Our client is a stable, cash-rich, award-winning manufacturer producing high-quality, design-led KBB products. The company is recognised not just for its stunning products, but also as a best-in-class employer with exceptional staff retention, evidence of internal promotions, and a culture of support without micro-management.

You will benefit from:

• Best-in-class training and ongoing support to succeed as an Area Account Manager
• A collaborative, professional culture where initiative is rewarded
• Opportunities to grow your career internally within a successful, expanding business

About You

We are looking for someone with the right attitude and drive to succeed as an Area Account Manager.

You might currently be working as a:

• Trade counter assistant
• Sales Executive
• Internal sales executive
• Customer service advisor
• Retail sales assistant

If you’re organised, proactive, and confident building relationships, this could be the perfect next step in your career as an Area Account Manager.

Package

• £30,000 basic salary
• £5,000 bonus (paid monthly)
• Hybrid/electric company vehicle
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Company pension

Ref: CPJ1817

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Surrey

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

22-03-2026

Profession type

Retail

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