Account Manager

Alsglobal; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading scientific testing company based in Coventry is seeking an experienced Account Manager to manage client relationships and drive sales opportunities. The role involves identifying new sales opportunities, resolving client issues, and contributing to strategic planning. Successful candidates will have a background in client services or sales, a scientific degree, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. A fixed-term position with a hybrid work model and comprehensive benefits package is available.

Benefits

Annual leave starting at 25 days

Enhanced Company sick pay

Group Personal Pension Plan

Car parking on-site

Qualifications

• Proven track record in delivering client excellence.
• Experience in technical, testing, or analysis environments.
• Self-motivated and organized.

Responsibilities

• Manage key accounts and achieve financial targets.
• Identify new sales opportunities and deliver accurate quotes.
• Resolve client issues and ensure excellent service delivery.

Skills

Client Services

Sales

Communication

Influencing

Negotiating

Microsoft Office

Education

Scientific degree (chemistry or environmental science)

Job description

. Account Manager page is loaded## Account Managerremote type: Hybridlocations: Coventry, United Kingdomtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R3782At ALS, we encourage you to dream big.When you join us, you’ll be part of a global team harnessing the power of scientific testing and data-driven insights to build a healthier future.**The Role** As an Account Manager, you’ll be instrumental in developing and managing client relationships, driving sales opportunities, and contributing to the company’s success. Working closely with the Sales Manager, your peers in Account Management, and the Client Services team, you’ll help us deliver on our mission of client excellence. **About the Position** **Shift Pattern:** Monday to Friday (09: 00 - 17:00) **Basis:**Fixed Term (12 months) & Full Time **Location:** Home-based, with regular travel for client meetings and team collaboration. **Salary**: Competitive and dependent on experience. **Hiring Manager:** Sarah Middleton **The Day to Day*** Manage key accounts, achieve financial targets, and nurture smaller accounts into significant partnerships.* Identify and seize new sales opportunities, delivering accurate quotes and achieving revenue goals.* Regularly meet with clients, resolve issues, and ensure proactive and excellent service delivery.* Provide actionable reports and market insights to support strategic planning.* Contribute to promotional initiatives and collaborate with the sales team to enhance performance.**The Essentials*** A background in Client Services and/or Sales, ideally in a technical, testing, or analysis environment.* A proven track record of delivering client excellence with strong commercial acumen.* Exceptional communication, influencing, and negotiating skills.* Self-motivated and organized, able to drive your workload and meet targets.* A scientific degree (preferably in chemistry or environmental science) is advantageous.* Familiarity with laboratory processes or experience in the environmental industry is beneficial.* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) is required; database knowledge is a bonus.**Our Benefits Include:*** Annual Leave commencing at 25 days (rising to 30) plus 8 public holidays (pro rata for part time)* Ability to Buy annual leave.* Enhanced Company Sick Pay Scheme* Salary Progression Scheme based on technical and behavioural competencies.* ‘Celebrating Success’ Recognition Awards* Perkbox membership providing access to discount vouchers and wellness hub.* Learning/study support* Group Personal Pension Plan* Car Parking on-site**Working at ALS**The ALS team is a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world.Our values are important to us, and shape how we work, how we treat each other and how we recognise excellence.At ALS, you’ll be supported to develop new skills and reach your full potential. We invest in our people with programs and opportunities that help you build a diverse career with us.We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and our communities.**Everyone Matters**ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued.ALS also welcomes applications from people with all levels of ability. Reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process are available upon request.**Eligibility** To be eligible to work at ALS you must be a Citizen or Permanent Resident of the country you are applying for, or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.**How to apply** Please apply on-line and provide a resume & cover letter that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.### Introduce YourselfWe’re all about people – so show us who you are and why you're passionate about working with us by submitting your resume, and we’ll keep it on file for future opportunities.