Account Manager (Exeter)

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Exeter
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Sales & Marketing
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SKILLS

Sales Account Management CRM Systems Microsoft Office Communication Relationship Building Commercial Mindset Data Analysis

FULL DESCRIPTION

Account Manager (Exeter) at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Ltd

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Ltd, one of the UK's leading metal stockholders and processing suppliers, is seeking a motivated Account Manager for their Exeter office. This is a full-time, office-based role focused on managing accounts, developing new business, and driving sales growth.

The Role

We are looking for a commercially minded Account Manager (Internal Sales) to join our busy sales team in Exeter (EX5 1BA). This is a fast-paced, customer-focused role where you will manage accounts, develop new business and help drive sales growth. Office-based, 37½ hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Key Responsibilities

  • Turning incoming enquiries into sales opportunities
  • Building relationships with new and existing customers
  • Proactively contacting customers to grow sales and identify opportunities
  • Preparing accurate and timely quotations
  • Managing and developing a portfolio of customer accounts
  • Increasing customer spend, frequency and loyalty
  • Keeping CRM systems accurate and up to date
  • Working closely with colleagues to meet sales and margin targets
  • Handling customer queries and resolving issues quickly
  • Supporting credit control to ensure smooth payment processes
  • Staying aware of market trends and sharing insights with customers

What We Are Looking For

  • Experience in sales or account management (industrial, manufacturing or metals sectors preferred)
  • Alternatively, operational experience within the steel industry with a desire to move into sales
  • A strong commercial mindset and motivation to achieve targets
  • Confidence working with numbers and data
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
  • Strong organisation and attention to detail
  • Confidence using IT systems, specifically CRM systems and Microsoft Office
  • A consistent and stable work history

A full UK driving licence is useful, but not essential.

What You Will Get In Return

  • Life assurance
  • Contributory pension (5% employee contribution matched by the company)
  • Retail and restaurant discount schemes
  • Gym and health club discounts
  • Holiday trading scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Medicash healthcare plan
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Financial wellbeing support

Due to the nature of our industry, we operate a safety-first culture. This includes drug and alcohol testing before employment and throughout your time with us; we have a zero-tolerance approach.

How to Apply

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