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Job Title: Account Manager
Location: North East England (with travel as required)
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
Benefits: Bonus scheme, pension contribution, training and development opportunities, and travel allowances
Working Hours:
Full-time, Monday to Friday, with flexibility for travel to customer sites and occasional international visits.
Job Description:
As an Account Manager, you will lead relationships with key customers, acting as their primary contact for commercial and technical matters. You’ll identify and develop new opportunities, support project delivery, and ensure agreements are fulfilled to the highest standard.
In this role, you will:

  • Drive new business and identify profitable opportunities for products, services, and projects.
  • Act as the main point of contact for customer accounts, managing communications at all levels.
  • Analyse customer requirements and support RFQ processes from initial contact through to project delivery.
  • Negotiate proposals, ensuring commercially successful outcomes.
  • Monitor customer satisfaction, escalate issues where necessary, and provide technical support.
  • Prepare accurate sales forecasts, reports, and documentation.
  • Work closely with technical and commercial teams to ensure smooth delivery of solutions.
    Skills & Experience:
    To be successful as an Account Manager, you should have:
  • A degree in Engineering or related field (preferred but not essential).
  • At least 3 years’ experience in technical sales support, ideally in the automotive sector.
  • Strong technical knowledge of emission control technologies.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
  • Strong commercial and strategic acumen.
  • Ability to work independently, prioritise workloads, and manage customer expectations.
  • Willingness to travel to support customer engagements and business development.
    Why Should You Apply?
    This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated Account Manager to join a forward-thinking business at the forefront of sustainable automotive technologies. You’ll work on high-impact projects, collaborate with leading global OEMs, and play a key role in shaping innovative solutions for the future of clean mobility.
    As an Account Manager, you’ll benefit from excellent career progression, a supportive culture that invests in its people, and the chance to develop your technical and commercial expertise further. If you’re looking for a role where you can make a real impact while building long-term relationships with world-class clients, this is the perfect opportunity.
    Take the next step in your career today — apply now to become the next Account Manager in this dynamic and growing organisation.
    The Company:
    This business is a leading provider of cutting-edge emission control solutions, supporting global OEMs in developing cleaner, more sustainable technologies. With a reputation for innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence, they are looking to strengthen their team with an experienced Account Manager who can build strong customer relationships and drive new business opportunities

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