Sales Account Manager
| Posting date: | 22 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £30,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 May 2026 |
| Location: | Paignton, Devon |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Emmerson Ross Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ER568-cr |
Summary
We’re recruiting an Account Manager for a leading global business supporting customers across the Leisure, Food and Trade sectors.
This is a commercially focused, relationship-led role where you’ll manage and grow an established portfolio of accounts (c. 80%), alongside some new business development. You’ll take ownership of key client relationships, identify opportunities to increase revenue, and play a key role in driving account performance.
You’ll join a small, friendly team with a strong existing customer base and a genuinely supportive environment. With experienced colleagues around you and a solid platform already in place, you’ll have the autonomy to focus on developing accounts, building long-term relationships and delivering consistent growth, with clear opportunities for progression.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and grow a portfolio of existing accounts across the Leisure, Food and Trade sectors, driving retention and revenue growth
- Build and maintain strong client relationships through regular contact via phone, email and video, supported by effective CRM management
- Identify, develop and convert new business opportunities within target markets
- Take a consultative approach to sales, understanding customer needs and delivering tailored solutions
- Manage inbound enquiries, re-engage lapsed accounts, and generate leads in collaboration with Marketing
- Prepare quotes, proposals and sales orders through to completion, while maintaining accurate CRM records and achieving sales targets
About You
- 2+ years’ experience in Account Management or B2B sales
- Proven ability to grow accounts and develop new business opportunities
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills with a customer-focused mindset
- Confident managing a full sales cycle
- Highly organised, proactive and self-motivated with a commercial approach
- Comfortable using CRM systems and Microsoft Office
Working Environment
You’ll have a high level of autonomy in how you manage your accounts, with trust to make decisions and take ownership of your portfolio. You’ll be supported by an experienced team and given the tools to develop long-term customer relationships and drive growth.
Benefits
- c. £30,000 basic + annual bonus (up to 10%)
- New business incentives
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service)
- Birthday day off
- Company pension scheme
- Enhanced sick pay
- Health plans & wellbeing programme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Free on-site parking
This is a commercially focused, relationship-led role where you’ll manage and grow an established portfolio of accounts (c. 80%), alongside some new business development. You’ll take ownership of key client relationships, identify opportunities to increase revenue, and play a key role in driving account performance.
You’ll join a small, friendly team with a strong existing customer base and a genuinely supportive environment. With experienced colleagues around you and a solid platform already in place, you’ll have the autonomy to focus on developing accounts, building long-term relationships and delivering consistent growth, with clear opportunities for progression.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and grow a portfolio of existing accounts across the Leisure, Food and Trade sectors, driving retention and revenue growth
- Build and maintain strong client relationships through regular contact via phone, email and video, supported by effective CRM management
- Identify, develop and convert new business opportunities within target markets
- Take a consultative approach to sales, understanding customer needs and delivering tailored solutions
- Manage inbound enquiries, re-engage lapsed accounts, and generate leads in collaboration with Marketing
- Prepare quotes, proposals and sales orders through to completion, while maintaining accurate CRM records and achieving sales targets
About You
- 2+ years’ experience in Account Management or B2B sales
- Proven ability to grow accounts and develop new business opportunities
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills with a customer-focused mindset
- Confident managing a full sales cycle
- Highly organised, proactive and self-motivated with a commercial approach
- Comfortable using CRM systems and Microsoft Office
Working Environment
You’ll have a high level of autonomy in how you manage your accounts, with trust to make decisions and take ownership of your portfolio. You’ll be supported by an experienced team and given the tools to develop long-term customer relationships and drive growth.
Benefits
- c. £30,000 basic + annual bonus (up to 10%)
- New business incentives
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service)
- Birthday day off
- Company pension scheme
- Enhanced sick pay
- Health plans & wellbeing programme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Free on-site parking