Junior Business Development & Account Manager

About the role

Our client, a growing engineering business serving the water, infrastructure and utilities sector, is seeking a Junior Business Development & Account Manager to support the sales function. The role will involve managing client enquiries, preparing quotations and helping to develop both new and existing customer relationships, offering a clear pathway into technical sales and account management.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Business Development Manager with client engagement and sales activities.
• Build and maintain relationships with new and existing customers.
• Follow‑up quotations and sales enquiries via phone and email.
• Identify opportunities to generate new business and increase revenue.
• Review tender and quotation requests, gather project information and clarify requirements.
• Prepare detailed costings and quotations for projects up to £2 million, including pricing from subcontractors.
• Act as the main point of contact for customers throughout the sales process and support project hand‑overs.
• Log and track enquiries in the company CRM, maintain accurate records and produce sales activity reports.

Required profile

• Previous experience in sales, internal sales, business development, account management, customer service or estimating.
• Strong commercial awareness and excellent communication skills.
• Experience in engineering, construction, manufacturing, utilities or similar technical environments is a plus.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple enquiries simultaneously.

Required skills

• Proficiency with CRM systems.

What we offer

• Salary between £30,000 and £40,000, dependent on experience.
• Bonus scheme and clear career progression within a fast‑growing company.
• Full‑time permanent contract based in Clitheroe.