Account Manager – 1 Year Fixed-Term (South East England)

About the role

The Account Manager will be responsible for managing collaborative relationships with mid‑tier customers across the South East of England. This fixed‑term, field‑based position involves regular face‑to‑face meetings, business reviews and travel throughout the region, covering maternity‑leave cover.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of mid‑tier customers, acting as the primary point of contact.
• Deliver presentations on GFS products and services and provide accurate status reports.
• Generate new business through upselling and cross‑selling, and conduct commercial rate reviews.
• Maintain and improve customer profitability through cost management and commercial reviews.
• Liaise between customers and internal departments, supporting onboarding with the sales team.
• Ensure payment terms are adhered to and maintain records in HubSpot.
• Meet deadlines and achieve targets set by the manager.

Required profile

• Proven account management experience in a sales or logistics environment.
• Excellent presentation, negotiation and relationship‑building skills.
• Strong organisational, time‑management and problem‑solving abilities.
• Commitment to excel and a customer‑focused mindset.
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior stakeholders.

Required skills

• HubSpot CRM
• Salesforce CRM
• Microsoft Office suite