Account Manager Contract Jobs in Bristol
Accounts Payable Manager / Interim Consultant
Posted 1 day ago by Morgan Financial Search and Selection
My client is a growing and profitable market leading B2B Industrial Services business with depots across the UK and with...
- Rate £70,000 per year
- Category Not specified
- Work type Onsite
- Location Newcastle-Under-Lyme, England, United Kingdom
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Commercial Account Manager
Posted 2 days ago by Artifex Interior Systems Limited
About the RoleThis is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded professional to join Artifex Interior Systems as...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Fixed-Term
- Work type Not specified
- Location Elmdon, Birmingham (B26), B92 9ED
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Sign UpTechnical Account Manager - 12 month FTC (Maternity Cover)
Posted 3 days ago by Lyst
DescriptionLyst is a global fashion shopping platform founded in London in 2010 and catering to over 160M shoppers per y...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Hybrid
- Location London, England, United Kingdom
Management Accounts Assistant Manager
Posted 3 days ago by Clear IT Recruitment Ltd
Duties & ResponsibilitiesSupporting the Director with their portfolio of clients and start to act as the direct poin...
- Rate £55,000 per year
- Category Not specified
- Work type Not specified
- Location Guildford, England, United Kingdom
Internal Sales / Account Manager (Construction & Building Materials)
Posted 3 days ago by Certain Advantage
The Company:We’re working with a well-established, dynamic business, manufacturing and supplying a range of advanced mat...
- Rate £35,000 per year
- Category Not specified
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Hinckley, UK
Senior Key Account Manager
Posted 3 days ago by Mindbox S.A.
Long-term partnerships don't happen because of a good pitch.They're built by people who take the time to understand a cl...
- Rate £96,000 per year
- Category Not specified
- Work type Not specified
- Location London; City of London; East London; Central London; South East London; West London; Canary Wharf; South West London; North London; Greenwich; Stratford
CX/Experience Lead (CX Account Manager) - Contract/Perm
Posted 4 days ago by WPP Enterprise Solutions
The opportunityCX/Experience Lead (CX Account Manager) needed to join our Customer Experience team at VML Enterprise Sol...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Hybrid
- Location London/Remote
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About Our Account Manager Contract Roles in Bristol
What does a account manager contractor do?
The Account Manager contractor role centres on the ability to manage and grow existing client relationships on a fixed-term basis, typically stepping in during periods of transition, to cover a vacancy, or to provide additional commercial capacity during a high-growth phase. The work centres on maintaining strong relationships with key clients, managing renewal and upsell conversations, overseeing service delivery to ensure client satisfaction, and identifying opportunities to expand the commercial relationship. Account Manager contractors are used across a wide range of sectors including technology, professional services, media, telecoms, and financial services, wherever client retention and growth are commercially critical.
The skills expected in Account Manager contract roles revolve around relationship management, commercial acumen, and the ability to operate independently from day one. Contractors must be able to quickly understand the client's business, build trust with key contacts, and manage competing priorities across a portfolio of accounts without the ramp-up time afforded to permanent hires. Experience with CRM platforms such as Salesforce or HubSpot is widely expected, as is the ability to forecast accurately and report on account health. For more senior roles, experience managing strategic accounts with significant revenue responsibility and engaging at director or C-suite level is a key differentiator.
What is the market like for account manager contractors?
The Account Manager contract market is a stable but moderately sized market in the UK. Demand is driven primarily by companies that cannot afford gaps in client coverage during hiring processes or periods of commercial transformation. The technology and SaaS sectors have been the most consistent source of contract Account Manager roles, where client retention is directly tied to recurring revenue. Senior Account Manager contractors with enterprise or financial services experience command rates that reflect the direct revenue impact of their work, while the broader market remains competitive at mid level.
What is the contracting market like in Bristol?
Aerospace, defence, and advanced engineering distinguish Bristol from other cities of comparable size. Major employers in the north fringe and surrounding area generate consistent requirements for systems engineering, safety-critical software, and security-cleared contractors, while the Temple Quarter and harbour area house a thriving technology and digital scene producing roles in product, design, data, and full stack development. Financial services and insurance employers add further breadth. This combination of engineering heritage and a vibrant digital economy gives the city unusual variety in its contracting opportunities. Defence and aerospace roles requiring security clearance command rates that rival the capital, while the broader technology and change market offers strong opportunity at a noticeably lower cost of living.
How much do account manager contractors usually earn in Bristol?
Contract rates for account manager roles in Bristol typically range from £250 to £500 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many account manager vacancies in Bristol are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 300 account manager contract roles across the site, with Bristol showing consistent demand. Data reviewed up to July 2026.