An Account Manager’s ultimate responsibility is to make sure their clients are happy. The role often includes a variety of duties depending on sector.

Responsibilities

· Communicating with clients to understand their needs, address challenges and concerns and provide solutions.

· Build strong relationships with existing customers and work with the Business Development or Sales teams to acquire new ones.

· Collaborate with, and often project manage, teams across the company’s internal teams.

· Act as the clients’ representative within your business to ensure their demands are met.

· Focus on continual improvement of the customer experience

· Collect and analyse consumer behaviour data and understand their changing needs

· Spot trends and opportunities for your clients to explore

Expected Skills

· A confident communicator at all levels of seniority

· Excellent problem-solving ability

· Exceptional analytical skills

· Superb time management and multitasking skills

· A self starter

· Aptitude in negotiation and influencing

· Strong attention to detail and organisational capability

Qualifications

Whilst there are no specific qualifications for an Account Manager, many organisations will ask for an industry-relevant degree. Subjects such as business administration, marketing, sales or similar will be highly valued in this role.

Account Managers will usually have worked as an Account Executive or equivalent job before taking up a management position.

Salary

The average salary in the UK for an Account Manager is £20,000 - £41,000 p.a. These roles often have a bonus or commission scheme in addition to a base salary.

Career Progression

Usually Account Managers can expect to move into an Account Director position in the future.

Does this sound like a role you may be interested in? Click here to browse a range of roles.

Browse-our-latest-jobs

Building your career in Oldham

The borough of Oldham, which sits northeast of Manchester, is surrounded by rolling green hills, enchanting woods, wildflower meadows and impressive lakes. It’s the ideal location for walkers, cyclists and horse riders with tracks that lead to sublime views of the Peak District National Park. Well known beauty spots include Dovestone Reservoir, Crompton Moor and Daisy Nook.

The area is dotted with quaint villages and market towns featuring award-winning restaurants and pubs. You won’t be hard pressed to find the perfect place for a cold pint after a long summer walk. With Manchester a mere ten miles away, Oldham is a great spot for those who work in a city but prefer greener spaces to call home.

For an informal chat with one of our consultants to discuss your next role, contact us on

Upload Now

So we can start to get to know you from Adam and fully understand your skills, experience and what makes you tick, please upload your CV and/or portfolio, using the upload link below.