IT Account Manager

Job Description: Account Manager IT MSP
About Us & The Opportunity
We have been retained to source a top-tier sales professional for our client, a leading and fast-growing technology and communications provider based in Cheshire. Experiencing phenomenal growth driven by strategic deals and a recent acquisition, they offer a vibrant environment with an established client base ready for expansion.
Role Overview
Job Title: Account Manager
Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 Basic + Uncapped OTE
Location: Sandbach, Cheshire
Industry: IT Services & Unified Communications
Portfolio Scope: Management of 50 to 80 existing accounts
Job Purpose
As an Account Manager, you will sell cutting-edge technology products and services in a B2B environment. Operating over the phone and face-to-face, your primary focus is nurturing existing accounts, upselling, and cross-selling to increase revenue and uncover new growth opportunities.
Principal Responsibilities
Account Portfolio Management: Take ownership of 50 to 80 designated accounts to ensure retention and high satisfaction.
New Business & Growth Targets: Meet monthly revenue targets, including sourcing 4 new customer opportunities per month.
Pipeline & Lead Generation: Build relationships through outreach, networking, and referrals to secure appointments.
Sales Cycle Navigation: Identify and develop leads across all stages of the sales cycle.
KPI Adherence: Consistently meet activity-based KPIs.
Strategic Relationships: Engage C-suite decision-makers to build long-term relationships.
Presentations & Proposals: Deliver persuasive presentations demonstrating the value of hosted telephony, leased lines, mobile, and IT solutions.
Contracts & Negotiations: Build orders, submit contracts, and manage commercial negotiations.
Revenue Forecasting: Forecast future sales revenue accurately for your Line Manager.
Product Knowledge & Values: Maintain expert product understanding while embodying company values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Ambition.
Skills and Experience Required
Proven experience solution selling within the telecoms and IT industry.
Strong B2B sales expertise with a track record of growing clients or winning business.
Exceptional rapport-building and executive engagement skills.
Articulate, professional, credible, and ethical with sharp business acumen.
End-to-end execution capabilities from networking to after-sales management.
Target-driven, self-motivated, and outgoing personality.
Collaborative team player with a full valid UK Driving Licence.