Account Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with hospitality clients across the UK.
• Manage existing customer accounts, ensuring excellent service and long-term partnerships.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities within the hospitality sector.
• Work closely with distributors and internal teams to achieve sales targets.
• Act as the main point of contact for client enquiries, resolving issues efficiently.
• Prepare and present sales proposals, quotations and commercial solutions.
• Develop account strategies to maximise sales opportunities and business growth.
• Maintain accurate CRM records, sales forecasts and performance reports.
• Attend industry events, trade shows and client meetings.

Key Requirements

• Minimum 4 years' experience in account management, sales account management or a similar B2B sales role.
• Proven track record of developing client relationships and achieving sales targets.
• Strong commercial awareness and a consultative approach to selling.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple accounts and priorities effectively.
• Experience within hospitality, fitness, leisure or a related industry would be advantageous.
• Degree in Business, Sales, Marketing or a related field preferred.

Salary & Benefits

• £50,000 basic salary plus commission (70/30 split)
• £500 monthly car allowance (£6,000 annually)
• 26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Generous pension scheme - 8% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution
• Private medical insurance
• Medicash healthcare cash plan
• Opportunity to work with an established business and develop client relationships nationwide

We are recruiting for an experienced and commercially driven Account Manager to join a well-established business within the fitness and leisure industry on a maternity cover contract.

This is an exciting opportunity to manage and develop client relationships across the UK hospitality sector, identifying new business opportunities, driving sales growth and delivering exceptional customer service.