Overview
Account Executive Care & Education Sector (Up to £35,000 + Company Car)
Field-based with frequent national travel – Home-based when not on site. Permanent, Full-time.
Are you ambitious, proactive, and ready to kickstart a career in account management? This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing national business in a role that mixes client relationship management, problem solving, and on-the-ground project support. You will be a confident communicator with a desire to learn, a strong sense of initiative, and the flexibility to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
Why Join Us
Competitive salary up to £35,000 (depending on experience). Company car (or allowance) + travel expenses covered. Hybrid field/home working with national travel required. Clear progression path with opportunities to grow into a Key Account Manager role. Close mentorship with the National Key Account Manager and exposure to senior stakeholders. Exciting, varied projects from site surveys and problem-solving to client meetings and relationship building.
What Youll Be Doing
* Supporting the National Key Account Manager to manage a portfolio of major care and education clients (representing thousands of sites).
* Acting as the day-to-day contact for client queries, service issues, and updates.
* Conducting site visits and surveys taking measurements, photos, and videos to support new equipment installations and projects.
* Liaising with internal service teams, suppliers, and customers to keep projects on track.
* Gathering and analysing data, producing reports, and identifying opportunities for growth.
* Attending regular review meetings with clients and occasionally stepping in to represent the team.
* Being flexible to travel nationally (including overnight stays when needed).
Who Were Looking For
We don’t expect you to know everything; what matters most is your attitude and potential.
* A strong communicator comfortable speaking with everyone from kitchen staff to CEOs.
* Adaptable & proactive, able to handle shifting priorities and unexpected challenges.
* Commercially curious, interested in how businesses grow and keen to spot opportunities.
* Resilient & professional, able to handle demanding situations with empathy and assertiveness.
* Organised & data-friendly, confident with Excel and reporting (or keen to learn).
* Mobile & flexible, happy with frequent travel and occasional overnight stays.
Ideal Background
* Degree (or equivalent experience) in business, marketing, or technical fields is a bonus.
* Placement year or work experience in service, equipment, or FMCG industry is advantageous.
* Experience in customer-facing roles, project coordination, or field-based service is desirable but not essential.
Working Hours & Location
* Standard hours: 08:30 – 17:00, but flexibility is key (some days longer when travelling).
* Home-based when not on client sites.
* Expected to attend HQ in Bedfordshire approximately one day per week (unless required on-site elsewhere).
What’s In It For You
You’ll be joining a growing, ambitious business with major national accounts and exciting expansion plans. You’ll have the chance to learn every aspect of account management from service to new equipment projects in a collaborative, supportive environment where no two days are the same.
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