Graduate Account Manager
£27,000 – £32,000 Basic Salary + Bonus Scheme
Full-Time | Permanent
Start Your Career in Account Management
Our client is a well-established and growing engineering-led business that delivers specialist technical solutions to customers across a range of commercial and industrial sectors throughout the UK. With a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and customer service, they work with organisations across multiple industries, helping clients solve technical challenges and improve operational performance.
Due to continued growth, they are looking for an ambitious Graduate Account Manager to join their commercial team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate who is looking to build a successful career in account management, client relationships, and commercial development. You’ll receive training, support, and exposure to both the commercial and technical sides of the business, giving you a strong foundation for long-term career progression.
The Opportunity
This role is designed as a development pathway into a customer-facing account management career.
Initially, you’ll spend time learning the company’s products, services, customers, and markets while supporting client engagement and account development activities. As your knowledge and confidence grow, you’ll gradually transition into managing your own portfolio of accounts, strengthening relationships, and identifying opportunities for growth.
You’ll work alongside experienced account managers, engineers, and operational teams, gaining valuable commercial experience while developing the skills needed to become a successful account management professional.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Supporting the management and development of existing client accounts.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with customers.
- Identifying opportunities for account growth and cross-selling additional products or services.
- Assisting with onboarding new clients and ensuring a smooth customer experience.
- Acting as a key point of contact for customer queries and requirements.
- Following up on customer enquiries, quotations, and ongoing projects.
- Maintaining accurate records and activity through the company’s CRM system.
- Collaborating with technical and operational teams to deliver tailored solutions.
- Supporting customer meetings, site visits, and account reviews.
- Attending exhibitions, trade shows, networking events, and client meetings.
- Progressing into a client-facing, field-based account management role as part of your development.
What We’re Looking For
- A recent graduate or someone looking to begin a career in account management.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Confidence interacting with a wide range of people.
- A proactive and positive attitude.
- Strong relationship-building skills and a customer-focused mindset.
- Curiosity, ambition, and a willingness to learn.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- A genuine interest in business, customer relationships, and commercial growth.
- Full UK driving licence (essential), as the role will increasingly involve customer visits and travel.
What’s On Offer
- £27,000 – £32,000 basic salary.
- Performance-related bonus scheme.
- Comprehensive training and ongoing mentorship.
- Clear career progression into a fully-fledged Account Manager role.
- Hybrid working environment.
- Exposure to both commercial and technical aspects of the business.
- Opportunity to work with industry-leading products and solutions.
- A supportive team environment with genuine opportunities for career growth.
If you’re a motivated graduate looking for a role that combines relationship building, problem-solving, client management, and long-term career progression, we’d love to hear from you.
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