Trainee Account Manager – Fast‑track Sales Role

About the role

Our client, a leading communications technology provider, is seeking a motivated Trainee Account Manager to join their growing sales team in Durham. You will start by learning the company's solutions and market, supporting senior colleagues, and gradually taking ownership of smaller accounts with a clear path to senior roles.

Key responsibilities

• Obtain a comprehensive understanding of the company's offering and market.
• 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 methods.
• Develop relationships and identify new business streams.
• After 9‑12 months, meet clients face‑to‑face and take full responsibility for business relationships.

Required profile

• Educated to degree level.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Strong commercial awareness and self‑motivation.
• Ambitious, determined and eager to succeed.
• Eligibility to live and work in the UK.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive basic salary of £24,000 per year, with OTE up to £26,000.
• Comprehensive internal and external training and support.
• Clear progression path from trainee to senior account manager and beyond.
• Pension scheme and attractive bonus/incentive programmes.
• Regular social events, charity activities and incentive holidays.