Sales Account Manager

Sales Account Manager - Edinburgh - £33,000-£35,000 DOE + Bonus | OTE Up to £66,000-£70,000 | Company Car

People Solutions are currently recruiting for a Sales Account Manager to join a successful and well-established global business, covering the Edinburgh area.

This is a fantastic permanent opportunity offering a basic salary of £33,000-£35,000 DOE, together with an exceptional performance-related bonus scheme which offers the potential to double your basic salary.

You will also receive a company car, mobile phone and laptop.

The role is predominantly field based and combines existing account management with proactive new business development. The successful candidate will take ownership of their territory, developing strong customer relationships, growing existing accounts and identifying opportunities to secure new business.

This position is ideal for applicants looking for a role as a Territory Account Manager, Field Sales Executive or Business Development Manager.

Rates of Pay

£33,000-£35,000 per annum DOE

Performance-related bonus scheme

Potential to double your basic salary through bonus

Potential total earnings of £66,000-£70,000 for high performers

Shift Pattern

Full-time, permanent position

Generally working between 08:00 and 17:00

Flexible working hours

Occasional travel to regional meetings across the North of the UK

Benefits

Your benefits as a Sales Account Manager are

Company car

Company mobile phone

Company laptop

Flexible working hours

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Holiday entitlement increasing with length of service

Holiday purchase scheme

Company pension with enhanced contribution options

Life assurance

Company sick pay scheme

Employee Sharesave scheme

High street and retail discounts

Discounted gym memberships

Comprehensive training and career development opportunities

One paid volunteering day per year

Day-to-Day Duties

Your duties as a Sales Account Manager are

Managing and growing an existing portfolio of B2B customers

Identifying, engaging and converting new business opportunities

Proactively prospecting for potential customers

Building strong relationships with customer decision-makers

Conducting regular customer meetings and account reviews

Planning and managing sales activity across your territory

Identifying opportunities to increase customer spend

Upselling and cross-selling products and services

Producing quotations and following up enquiries

Negotiating pricing and commercial agreements

Managing customer expectations and supporting account retention

Maintaining accurate CRM and pipeline information

Producing sales forecasts and activity reports

Working towards agreed sales, margin, growth and new business targets

Working collaboratively with internal departments

Essential Skills

To be successful as a Sales Account Manager, you will need

Proven B2B field sales or account management experience

A successful track record of developing new business

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Excellent negotiation and influencing ability

Good commercial awareness

Experience using CRM systems

A proactive and results-driven approach

Resilience and adaptability

Strong organisation and territory management skills

The ability to work independently and manage your own diary

Full UK Driving Licence

Right to Work in the UK

Desirable Experience

Previous experience within the cleaning, hygiene, janitorial or facilities management industry would be advantageous but is not essential

Training

Ongoing product and industry training

Structured sales and account management development

Continuous professional development and career progression opportunities

Support and coaching from experienced management teams

Apply

If you are an experienced Sales Account Manager looking for a rewarding opportunity with excellent earning potential and long-term career prospects, apply today to be considered.

People Solutions do not charge candidates any fees or request deposits at any stage of the recruitment process