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Account manager

Leicester
Permanent
Optima Recruitment
Account manager
£50,000 - £55,000 a year
Posted: 6h ago
Offer description

Job Title: Account Manager

Location: Leicestershire / Nottingham (Office-Based)
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 DOE
Job Type: Full Time

Benefits

Discretionary performance bonus
Car allowance
Company phone & laptop
Opportunity to own and scale a flagship £6M+ account with significant growth potentialAbout the Opportunity

We are seeking a commercially driven and highly capable Account Manager to take ownership of a flagship client account currently generating approximately £6 million in annual revenue, with a clear strategic goal of growing this to £10 million+.

This is a high-profile, fast-paced role working with a demanding, design-led client in the retail and POS (Point of Sale) environment, where creativity, technical understanding, and commercial awareness must all come together.

You'll act as the central link between the client and internal teams spanning design, technical development, and manufacturing, ensuring concepts are delivered seamlessly from initial brief through to production.

The Role

Own and develop a high-value strategic account with significant growth potential
Build strong, trusted client relationships while maintaining a firm commercial focus
Work closely with design and technical teams to translate creative briefs into manufacturable solutions
Provide confident, commercially sound advice on feasibility, materials, and production methods
Challenge client expectations constructively and propose alternative, value-driven solutions
Identify and convert new opportunities to drive account growth from £6M to £10M+
Ensure smooth project delivery across design, development, and manufacturing stages
Operate as the key escalation point for a fast-moving, high-demand clientAbout You

POS / retail display / merchandising solutions
Health & beauty, cosmetics, or FMCG packaging / branded environments
Design-led manufacturing or product development businesses
Technical sales or solutions-based account managementKey Skills & Experience

Proven experience in a commercial Account Manager or similar client-facing role
Strong understanding of the end-to-end product lifecycle
Comfortable working with technical teams and interpreting design intent into practical solutions
Confident discussing feasibility, materials, and production constraints with clients
Strong commercial acumen with a focus on margin, growth, and opportunity spotting
Excellent relationship-building skills with high-profile or demanding clients
Able to balance creativity, problem-solving, and commercial decision-making

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