STARK Building Materials UK
Graduate Public Sector Account Manager
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Jewson Partnership Solutions (JPS)
Jewson Partnership Solutions (JPS) is the dedicated Public Sector division of STARK Building Materials UK, one of the UK's largest distributor of building materials. We work in partnership with local authorities, housing associations, education providers, healthcare organisations and other Public Sector customers, delivering specialist supply solutions that support the maintenance, repair and improvement of homes and public buildings across the UK.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Graduate Account Manager, you will learn by working alongside experienced colleagues, building relationships with customers and gaining hands-on experience across the business. With the support of your manager and mentor, you will gradually develop the knowledge, confidence and commercial skills to manage your own portfolio of Public Sector customer accounts across Scotland.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop a career in account management while working with one of the UK's leading building materials distributors.
You will:
- Learn how to manage a portfolio of Public Sector customer accounts across Scotland.
- Build strong relationships with customers and develop the confidence to work with stakeholders at every level.
- Work alongside experienced Account Managers to understand customer needs and identify opportunities to support long-term customer growth.
- Develop your commercial awareness while learning how to balance outstanding customer service with business objectives.
- Gain an understanding of Public Sector procurement, framework agreements and contract management.
- Work with detailed contract documentation, pricing schedules, product catalogues and tender submissions, developing excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Collaborate with colleagues across Commercial, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, IT and other business functions to deliver the best outcomes for customers.
- Build product knowledge by working closely with supplier partners and internal specialists.
- Support contract mobilisations, contract renewals and tender submissions.
- Learn how to analyse customer data, maintain accurate CRM records and use insights to support commercial decision-making.
- Develop an understanding of social value and support initiatives that create positive outcomes for customers and local communities.
- Represent Jewson Partnership Solutions professionally, demonstrating our Purpose and Values in every customer interaction.
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What We're Looking For
We are looking for an ambitious graduate who is eager to build a career in account management. Previous commercial experience is not required. We are looking for someone with the curiosity, drive and potential to develop into a successful Account Manager.
You will have:
- A degree, or be due to graduate, in any discipline. Degrees in Business, Economics, Finance, Marketing, Law, Politics, Geography, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Supply Chain, Mathematics or other analytical disciplines would be particularly relevant.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to work accurately with contracts, data and technical documentation.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a commercial mindset.
- The confidence to build relationships and work collaboratively with customers and colleagues.
- A proactive attitude with a genuine willingness to learn and develop.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Experience using CRM systems would be an advantage but is not essential.
- A full, valid UK driving licence, as regular travel across Scotland is required.
- Applicants must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this role. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory Right to Work checks.
Application Process
As part of your application, please upload your CV together with a cover letter of no more than 250 words. In your cover letter, please answer the following question:
What interests you about a career in Public Sector Account Management, and how do you think your education, experiences and transferable skills will help you build strong customer relationships and develop into a successful Account Manager?
Please write your cover letter in your own words. We want to understand your motivation, communication style and potential. Responses generated using Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools will not be accepted as part of the assessment process and may result in your application not being progressed.
What’s in it for you
- Competitive Basic Salary
- Performance Related Bonus
- 34 days holiday per year
- Retirement Savings Plan (Pension) – with Legal & General
- Life Assurance - From your first day of employment with us you are automatically covered for a lump-sum death in service benefit of 2 x your basic salary. However, if you join the STARK Building Materials Retirement Savings Plan (including if you are automatically enrolled) and contribute a minimum of 4% of your Pensionable Earnings, your lump sum death in service benefit will be increased to 4 x your Pensionable Earnings.
- Work Perks – A platform home to hundreds of all your favourite high street and online discounts via the provider Reward Gateway
- Aviva Digicare+ Workplace App (Access to a digital GP, second medical opinions, Mental Health consultation, bereavement service, nutritional consultation)
- Voluntary company benefits such as Car Salary Sacrifice scheme with VWFS, Cycle2Work, Benenden Healthcare, Critical Illness Cover
- Refer a Friend scheme
- Wellbeing Centre via Work Perks
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Why Choose Us?
- Quality - We’re unwavering in our commitment to providing outstanding products and service that exceed our customers’ expectations.
- Supportive Environment - Join a culture that prioritises your growth, with the resources and support you need to excel. We listen and learn – we know we haven’t always got all the answers – listening and learning with you is what helps provide the best service to our customers.
- Professional Development - We are invested in your success! Can we add this instead? You have a real chance to progress- the only limits are your own Explore our apprenticeships, training, and mentoring programs designed to elevate your career.
- Great Benefits - Enjoy a compelling package that includes a competitive salary, bonuses, pension schemes, and life assurance, among many other perks!
- Work-Life Balance - We value your well-being and offer flexible working hours and a hybrid working model to help you find your ideal rhythm
What's Next
If your application is successful, our Talent team will reach out to arrange an interview and answer any questions you may have. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to ensure you can perform at your best throughout the application and interview process.
Are you ready to elevate your career and join a team that is passionate about delivering exceptional service? We can’t wait to hear from you!
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