Inside Sales Account Manager – Public Sector
Wakefield/Leeds
We’re looking for a driven and ambitious Inside Sales Account Manager to join a high-performing Public Sector team. This is a fantastic opportunity to build a career in technology sales, working within a collaborative and supportive environment with clear progression into a field-based Account Manager role.
The Opportunity
As an Inside Sales Account Manager, you’ll play a key role in developing and growing relationships across a portfolio of public sector customers, particularly within education. You’ll work closely with Account Managers to identify opportunities, generate leads, and deliver value-led solutions that meet customer needs.
This is a varied role where you’ll combine proactive outreach, campaign activity, and account development – alongside managing your own pipeline of opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage and develop a portfolio of smaller public sector accounts, identifying upsell and cross-sell opportunities
* Support Account Managers in delivering targeted campaigns to generate new business opportunities
* Build relationships with key stakeholders and decision-makers across customer organisations
* Generate and qualify your own leads, progressing opportunities through to close
* Arrange meetings and sales appointments for both yourself and field-based colleagues
* Accurately process sales orders and maintain up-to-date records within CRM systems
* Contribute to team sales targets, KPIs, and overall performance goals
* Use social platforms such as LinkedIn to engage customers and build your professional network
About You
We’re looking for someone who is commercially minded, target-driven, and passionate about building a career in sales.
You will bring:
* Experience in telesales, inside sales, or account management (ideally within public sector or IT/technology)
* A proven track record in a target-driven sales environment
* Strong communication and relationship-building skills
* Confidence engaging with stakeholders at all levels
* Good organisation and time management skills
* Experience using CRM systems and Microsoft Office
* A proactive, resilient, and results-focused mindset
Why Join?
* Clear progression path into a full Account Manager role within 2–3 years
* Work within a collaborative and supportive sales team
* Gain exposure to public sector and technology solutions
* Opportunity to develop your skills in a fast-paced, commercial environment