Account Manager - Fab/Welder experience

Job Description:

ACCOUNT MANAGER

Salary: £40,000 £50,000 (DOE)
Hours: 8 am to 5 pm Mon to Thu 8 am to 3 pm Fri
Location: Leicester commutable from Hinckley, Nuneaton, Coventry, Loughborough

Account Manager wanted for a leading Midlands manufacturer of steel-fabricated components.
If you like being at the centre of projects driving them from first sketch to finished product this is the role for you.

Were hiring an Account Manager on behalf of a 40-year-strong manufacturer supplying the shop-fit, POS and retail industries. They're busy, successful, and growing, with a reputation for quality and reliability.

As an Account Manager, you'll be the crucial link between customers, suppliers, and the production floor. This is not a desk-only role; you'll be hands-on with projects, quotes, and people.

Why join as an Account Manager:

• Competitive pay: £40,000 £50,000 depending on experience.
• Career growth: ideal if you're moving off the shop floor into an office role or want to progress your quoting and project skills.
• Work-life balance: early Friday finish at 3 pm.
• Recognition: you'll be valued for your technical know-how, not just your time on the clock.
• Training and mentoring: full support to build your confidence in the role.
• Stability: a 40-year history of success in manufacturing and retail supply.

What you'll do as Account Manager:

• Build strong relationships with customers and provide accurate quotations.
• Liaise with production teams to ensure jobs run smoothly from concept to dispatch.
• Use your knowledge of metal fabrication processes to support costing and delivery.
• Prioritise multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Coordinate with suppliers and other stakeholders across the supply chain.

What were looking for:

• Good communication skills and attention to detail.
• A solid understanding of metalworking fabrication processes.
• POS or retail display experience is an advantage but not essential.
• Either office-based quoting experience or hands-on fabrication experience looking to transition into an office-based role.

About the business:

This is a well-established manufacturer that has invested in its people for decades. You'll join a friendly, busy office where your work genuinely matters. The business values loyalty, skill and commitment and rewards it.

Ready to move forward?

If you're ready to step up as an Account Manager, apply today.

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