VANRATH are assisting in the recruitment of an Account Manager for a manufacturing/engineering organisation. The organisation has had constant growth, and the successful candidate would join a part-of-the-future organisation. Remuneration: £35,000 - £40,000 (may go higher for an excellent fit) bonus Responsibilities: Take an active role in marketing initiatives and driving business development opportunities to expand the customer base. Liaise regularly with clients via meetings and other communication methods to independently build and sustain strong commercial relationships. Ensure compliance with all organisational procedures and policies, including those relating to health & safety, quality, and the environment. Support the Sales Manager in reaching commercial targets by aligning daily tasks with broader business goals. Coordinate the preparation, delivery, and tracking of quotations to ensure timely responses and accurate follow-up. Promote a clean, safe working environment and contribute to workplace improvement programmes, such as 5S and continuous improvement. Regularly monitor customer accounts, reporting progress on areas like deliveries, schedules, tooling, invoicing, and payment status. Take part in collaborative efforts, sharing insights and supporting cross-departmental initiatives to enhance efficiency. Maintain awareness of the full trading process from production and logistics to finance, to ensure high service levels are upheld. Gather market intelligence, including competitor and customer data, and share relevant insights with internal teams to support both profitability and customer service. Continuously review and enhance sales-related processes for increased effectiveness. Essential Criteria: Educated to Engineering HNC/HND/ Degree level Previous experience in a technical environment (ideally sales) Proven track record of delivering creative solutions to overcome obstacles and enhance profitability Flexible to travel a few times per year Desired Criteria: Mechanical Engineering background Automotive experience Technical Account Managing experience Skills: account manager engineering automotive OEM sales manager key accounts Benefits: bonus