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Job Opportunity: Account Manager 

Location: Greater Manchester

Employment Type: Full-Time – site based Monday – Friday 8:30am-4:30pm

Salary – negotiable DOE

About the Role and Company

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for client success and aerospace innovation? We’re looking for an experienced Account Manager to join our dynamic team and lead the management of key commercial accounts in the aerospace sector. This role is pivotal in ensuring exceptional service delivery, fostering long-term client relationships, and driving account growth through strategic insight and operational excellence along with generating new business through a variety of leads, market intelligence, lapsed clients and prospect information. Be a trusted commercial leader delivering exceptional value to aerospace clients through strategic account management, operational excellence, and deep industry knowledge.

Key Responsibilities

Client Relationship Management

Serve as the primary liaison for aerospace clients, including OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and subcontractors.

Build trust-based relationships through regular communication and on-site visits.

Forecasts & Order Management

Oversee customer orders, pricing, delivery schedules, and product specifications.

Ensure compliance with aerospace standards such as AS9100 and NADCAP.

Technical Coordination

Collaborate with internal quality and production teams to meet technical requirements.

Act as a bridge between customer technical teams and internal departments.

Sales Support & Account Growth

Identify upselling and cross-selling opportunities.

Securing new business for the group.

Support tenders, quotes, and long-term agreements in collaboration with sales teams.

Market & Industry Insight

Monitor aerospace and specialty metals trends to inform strategy and pricing.

Issue Resolution

Proactively resolve delivery, quality, or documentation issues, escalating when necessary.

Documentation & Compliance

Maintain accurate records and support audits and customer reviews.

Performance Reporting

Track and report on key account metrics to drive continuous improvement.

Knowledge & Skills

Deep understanding of the aerospace and/or steel market and industry standards.

Strong commercial and technical acumen, including contract negotiation and compliance.

Proficiency in CRM and performance reporting tools.

Experience

Proven background in commercial account management, ideally in aerospace or industrial manufacturing.

Proven success in sales support, business development, and cross-functional collaboration.

Demonstrated ability to resolve client issues and manage complex supply chains.

Benefits;
25 days holiday 8 Bank Holidays
Pension
Free Onsite Parking
Private Medical – Grade E
Full Training
Career Development
Staff Events
Salary and performance reviews
Early Finish Fridays

To apply, send your CV to or Call Helen on (phone number removed)

This vacancy is being handled by Aspire Recruitment. Please be aware we receive a high volume of applications and regularly receive applications from candidates who exceed the job credentials. We will only contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. Should you apply for this role, we will process your data as detailed in our Privacy Policy and by applying for this opportunity I agree that Aspire Recruitment will keep me informed about potential employment opportunities regularly and that I can choose to opt out of receiving information at any time

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