Trainee Account Manager – Exeter

About the role

Join a fast‑growing communications‑technology company as a Trainee Account Manager in Exeter. You will start by learning the product suite and market, supporting senior colleagues and gradually taking ownership of your own client portfolio.

Key responsibilities

• Obtain comprehensive knowledge of the company's communications technology offering and the market it serves.
• Support senior account managers with up‑selling and cross‑selling to larger accounts.
• Independently manage and sell to lower‑spend accounts.
• Prospect new clients via LinkedIn, strategic emails and other outreach channels.
• Develop relationships and identify new business streams.
• After 9‑12 months, meet clients face‑to‑face and take full responsibility for the business relationship.

Required profile

• Degree‑level education.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Strong commercial awareness and self‑motivation.
• Ambitious, determined and eager to succeed.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive base salary of £30,000 per year.
• On‑target earnings potential above the base.
• Comprehensive internal and external training.
• Clear progression path from trainee to senior account manager.
• Pension scheme and bonus incentives.
• Regular social events, charitable activities and incentive holidays.