_{13th March, 2026}

Citrus Recruit are excited to be working with a global organisation to recruit for an experienced Sales Account Manager.

You will be working as part of a global team and have the opportunity work with top-tier clients, manage key accounts, and develop strategic sales initiatives. We’re looking for someone who has a passion for building lasting client relationships and driving business growth.

As a Sales Account Manager, you will be the primary contact for clients, responsible for nurturing and expanding business relationships. Your role will involve regularly engaging with key decision-makers, visiting them in person when required to maintain and strengthen long-term partnerships.
The role will involve a lot of travel so you must be comfortable with regular travel across the UK, Europe and occasionally the US.

The successful candidate will have a background with Ground Support Equipment or Industrial Equipment.
                                                                                                                  Responsibilities & day to day duties
As a Sales Account Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Maintaining relationships and growing new business opportunities with customers, visiting face to face as and when required.
• Build and maintain solid business relationships with key decision-makers within assigned accounts.
• Develop tailored sales strategies for specific accounts to maximise business opportunities.
• Create sales proposals and deliver product presentations to potential customers.
• Prepare and submit tenders, ensuring accuracy in legal and financial negotiations.
• Work with internal teams to ensure the highest customer service levels
• Attend and assist in preparing for industry trade shows and seminars.

Skills & experience required.

• Background in Account Management/ Business Development within a manufacturing environment, Aviation, GSE, machinery
• Excellent relationship-building and networking skills, with a focus on long-term customer alliances.
• Ability to prepare and negotiate tenders, legal terms, and financial conditions.
• Ability to travel as needed to meet with customers and attend industry events.
• Strong communication and team collaboration skills.
• Full driving license must be comfortable with regular travel across the UK and Europe and occasionally the US.

Benefits package

• Salary of Circa £55,000
• Bonus paid annually – circa £15,000
• Car allowance of £7740
• 25 days holiday
• Pension up to 8% matched
• Life Assurance 4 x salary
• Payday Pizza
• 37.50 hour working - week core hours 9 - 5 Flexi hours between 7.00am & 6pm

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