Sales Account Manager

Package: £Negotiable + Bonus + Car/AllowanceLocation: Hybrid between the office in Scottish Borders & remote with UK-wide travel (some overseas travel may be required)Take your sales career to the next level in international manufacturingEscape Recruitment's Commercial Division is partnering with a leading international manufacturer to recruit a Sales Account Manager. This newly created role offers a fantastic opportunity for someone with account management or B2B sales experience within FMCG or manufacturing, who is ready to take ownership of strategic client accounts and drive growth.The RoleThis is a dynamic position focused roughly 70% on account management and 30% on new business development. You'll manage and grow your existing client portfolio while identifying and securing new opportunities. Acting as the main point of contact, you'll coordinate with internal and international teams to deliver tailored, solution-led proposals and ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction.Key Responsibilities:Own and develop strategic accounts, building relationships at multiple levelsIdentify client needs and translate them into commercial, value-driven proposalsManage the full sales cycle from opportunity identification through to deliveryLead account review meetingsManage all pricing, quotations, and negotiate contract renewalsAchieve and exceed sales volume and margin targetsCollaborate with production, design, and commercial teams to support new product launches and customer projectsMonitor order status to maintain service quality and mitigate risksProduce internal reports including market trends and competitor activity to inform sales strategyAbout YouYou are a commercially minded, results-driven professional with a talent for building long-term client relationships. You thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and have the ability to translate technical or operational detail into clear customer value.You'll bring:Proven sales or account management experience (FMCG, manufacturing, or B2B preferred)Strong communication and relationship-building skillsA record of meeting or exceeding targetsAbility to work collaboratively across internal and international teamsConfident IT skills (MS Office and CRM systems)Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel across the UK and occasionally overseasIf you're ready to take ownership of key accounts, deliver impactful results, and join a respected, forward-thinking organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

Created: 2026-01-31