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Sales accounts manager

Sales accounts manager - overview

As a sales account manager, you’ll look after sales activity and develop relationships with clients. Learn more about a sales account manager position and what you’ll need to do to get a job.

Learn what the role involves below.

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What does a sales accounts manager do?

Sales accounts managers are employed by companies from all kinds of industries in the public, private and charity sectors. Your skills will be needed by organisations that have sales accounts and clients who need to be looked after. You’ll mainly be office based but might also travel to meet with clients to make sure they’re satisfied and to upsell your services.

Your main responsibility will be to look after client accounts and make sure your organisation retains their business. You might be tasked with looking for new client accounts that you’ll then manage. It’s a role that allows you to meet lots of people, as you’ll deal with businesses in various industries. It can also be a very satisfying role, especially as your salary is often affected by how you perform.

What will your days involve?

Daily tasks will vary but could involve:

  • Keeping up to date with the market
  • Visiting clients to tell them about new products and services
  • Answering questions and solving problems for clients
  • Doing research and producing reports for sales and marketing strategies
  • Training junior employees
  • Recruiting new team members
  • Analysing sales figures
  • Approaching potential clients
  • Keeping team members motivated

FAQs

How much can you earn as a sales accounts manager?

The average salary for a sales accounts manager in the UK is £50,440.

Does a sales accounts manager role involve travel in the UK or overseas?

Travel might be involved in a sales accounts manager role, mainly to visit clients. Overseas travel is less common and depends on the organisation you work for.

Can you work from home as a sales accounts manager?

Depending on your employer, there may be opportunities to work from home as a sales accounts manager.

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