Sales Account Manager

Annual Salary: Competitive (to be discussed)

Location: Huddersfield, HD3

Job Type: Full-time

Reed is recruiting on behalf of an established distributor based in Huddersfield, our client is looking for a relationship-driven Sales Account Manager to manage and grow a portfolio of client accounts. This role requires a strong balance of commercial acumen and technical understanding to effectively position solutions, address client challenges, and drive long-term value.

The ideal candidate is comfortable discussing product features, system capabilities, regulatory standards, and equipment applications while also building strategic client partnerships and achieving revenue targets.NO COLD CALLING!

Day-to-day of the role:

• Own and manage a portfolio of client accounts from onboarding through renewal.
• Proactively track and follow up on all issued quotations to maximize conversion rates.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships at multiple organizational levels.
• Use technical product knowledge to identify client needs and recommend tailored solutions.
• Identify upsell, cross-sell, and expansion opportunities based on client usage and technical requirements.
• Anticipate client needs and address issues before escalation.
• Collaborate with marketing, product, finance, and operations teams to meet client needs.
• Monitor market trends, regulatory changes, and competitor activity.
• Maintain accurate CRM records, forecasting, and pipeline tracking.
• Meet or exceed revenue, retention, and growth targets.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in sales, account management, or client success.
• Demonstrated success managing client relationships and driving revenue growth.
• Experience using Sage and CRM systems (Salesforce, HubSpot, etc.).
• Technical aptitude and ability to interpret safety standards.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Strategic thinking with analytical capabilities.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Collaborative mindset with cross-functional teams.
• Customer-focused and solution-oriented approach.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Supportive team environment focused on innovation and efficiency.