Company: REED
Job Type: Permanent, FullTime
Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 per annum, Inc benefits
Account Manager
Full time and permanent
Location: Ipswich and office based
Salary: From £28,000 DOE
Role Purpose
This is a commercially focused position responsible for developing, managing, and growing relationships with a designated portfolio of clients in line with business targets. The role will focus on driving sales performance, identifying new opportunities, and ensuring revenue and margin goals are consistently achieved.
Responsibilities
- Manage assigned client accounts to achieve agreed sales and margin targets.
- Develop and cost product proposals and commercial presentations.
- Identify and pursue new sales opportunities to grow revenue and market presence.
- Negotiate agreements with clients to secure and maintain business.
- Oversee preparation of sales assets including images, video content and POS materials.
- Lead and support the internal admin and logistics teams, including recruitment and performance management.
- Maintain accurate product and inventory data within internal systems.
- Ensure purchase orders, supply agreements and invoicing processes are completed accurately and on time.
- Monitor customer feedback, product performance and service levels, escalating issues where needed.
- Provide accurate sales and stock forecasts to relevant departments.
- Build strong relationships with clients and maintain regular communication with internal teams.
- Participate in events, meetings and training activities, supporting wider team requirements as needed.
Why You
You will thrive in this role if you are:
- Commercially driven with proven experience in a sales or account management role.
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail and process excellence.
- A confident communicator who enjoys client interaction and cross-functional teamwork.
- Experienced in leading or supporting a team.
- Skilled in MS Excel and comfortable working with data and forecasting.
- Able to work proactively, manage multiple priorities and drive continuous improvement.
- In possession of a full UK driving licence as occasional travel will be required
Benefits
- Free On-Site Parking - Enjoy the convenience of secure, cost-free parking every day.
- Generous Staff Discount - Access exclusive discounts on our products/services to help your money go further.
- Occasional overnight stays required but full expenses will be covered.
- Opportunity to manage a high-profile client relationship and make a direct commercial impact.
- Collaborative working environment with strong cross-department support.
- Professional development and training opportunities.
- Flexible approach to working responsibilities and support for personal growth.
- Exposure to a fast-paced commercial environment with varied day-to-day tasks.
If you are interested in this role, please apply with your up-to-date CV.