Elevation Recruitment Group
Trainee Business Account Manager
Manchester Area | £35,050 + Bonus + Car | North West Travel Required
Ready to build a career in account management?
Do you enjoy building relationships, developing commercial skills and working with a wide range of people?
We're looking for an ambitious Trainee Business Account Manager to join a growing team within the construction sector. This is an excellent opportunity to learn from experienced professionals, develop your own client portfolio and progress into a fully-fledged Account Manager role.
With structured training and ongoing support, you'll play a key role in maintaining customer relationships while building the skills needed for a successful long-term career.
What's in it for You?
- Structured training and development programme.
- Clear pathway into a full Account Manager position.
- Exposure to major projects and established customers across the UK.
- Opportunity to develop commercial, relationship management and business development skills.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Company benefits package.
- Long-term career progression opportunities within a successful and growing business.
Responsibilities of a Trainee Business Account Manager
- Support experienced Account Managers and gain hands-on experience across all aspects of customer account management.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key customer contacts.
- Manage and service a portfolio of existing customer accounts to a high standard.
- Prepare quotations and process amendments efficiently and accurately.
- Coordinate customer orders, delivery schedules and project requirements.
- Manage variations, additional requirements and customer expectations throughout project lifecycles.
- Monitor account performance and contribute towards business growth within existing customers.
- Assist with debt management and account administration activities.
- Develop a strong understanding of the construction industry, market trends and competitor activity.
- Travel across the UK to meet customers and support business activities, including occasional overnight stays.
Requirements of a Trainee Business Account Manager
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage confidently with people at all levels.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Comfortable travelling throughout the region and wider UK when required.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Self-motivated, enthusiastic and eager to learn.
- Strong IT and computer skills.
- Professional and customer-focused approach.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Experienced in dealing with contractors or builders
- Must have some experience in the Kitchen industry
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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