Sales Account Manager Job in Blandford
* A salary of £30,000 - £35,000 per annum
* Working Monday to Friday 8.30 am – 4.30 pm
* Hybrid working arrangement offered
* 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
* Team building and team socials
* Pension contribution
We’re looking for an experienced Sales Account Manager to represent their clients, leading on key accounts and driving engagement, growth, and retention. You’ll act as the main point of contact for assigned clients — managing relationships, coordinating activity, and ensuring projects and campaigns run smoothly. This role also involves proactive outbound communication to generate new opportunities, strengthen partnerships, and support our clients’ business development goals. We’re after someone who’s commercially minded, highly organised, and confident managing multiple priorities. Strong communication, time management, and people skills are essential.
* Act as the primary contact for client accounts, ensuring consistent communication and excellent service.
* Identify and pursue new business opportunities in line with client objectives and core sectors.
* Make outbound calls and proactive outreach to develop new leads, nurture prospects, and strengthen relationships.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with decision-makers and key stakeholders.
* Develop and execute tailored account growth and engagement strategies.
* Provide clients with regular updates, reports, and insights.
* Keep client reporting and CRM systems up to date.
* Gather and act on client feedback to continuously improve service delivery.
* Report regularly on progress, pipeline, and opportunities.
* Significant experience in account management, sales, or business development, ideally client-facing.
* Confident conducting outbound calls and developing relationships from first contact through to long-term partnership.
Skills and Experience Required:
* Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
* Excellent time management, organisation, and attention to detail.
* Proactive problem solver with a practical, “can-do” approach
* Ideally 5+ years in business development or client management.
* Honest, transparent, and a genuine team player.
* Adaptable, responsive, and comfortable working independently.
* Strong interpersonal skills with high emotional intelligence.
* Self-motivated, resilient, and driven to achieve results.
* Excellent written and verbal communication.
* Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)