Account Executive
Care & Education Sector (Up to £35,000 + Company Car)
Field-based with frequent national travel
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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.
Were looking for 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
national travel required
Clear progression path
we promote from within, with the chance to grow into a Key Account Manager role
Close mentorship
work directly with the National Key Account Manager and get 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 dont expect you to know everything
what matters most is your
attitude and potential .
Youll be a great fit if you are:
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)
business, marketing, or technical fields 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 will be 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)
Whats in It for You
Youll be joining a
growing, ambitious business
with major national accounts and exciting expansion plans. Youll 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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