Speedy Hire
Major Account Manager
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Account Manager
Haydock | Monday to Friday | 07:30 – 17:00 | 42 Hours per Week
Build Strong Relationships. Win More Business. Drive Growth.
At Speedy, we're the UK's leading hire provider, supplying an unrivalled range of tools, specialist equipment, plant and support services to the construction, infrastructure, industrial and facilities management sectors.
We're looking for a commercially driven Account Manager who thrives on developing customer relationships, identifying new opportunities and growing existing accounts. If you're passionate about sales, enjoy working with customers across the construction industry and want to be part of a market-leading business, we'd love to hear from you.
The Role
You'll take ownership of a portfolio of key accounts, building trusted relationships with customers while identifying opportunities to increase revenue through our extensive range of hire solutions and value-added services.
Working closely with operational teams and specialists across the business, you'll ensure customers receive exceptional service while delivering sustainable sales growth and maximising account potential.
Whether you're on-site with customers, attending meetings or developing strategic account plans, you'll play a key role in helping our customers deliver successful construction projects safely, efficiently and on time.
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What You'll Be Doing
- Managing and growing a portfolio of key construction and infrastructure customers.
- Identifying opportunities to introduce additional products, services and specialist hire solutions.
- Developing long-term strategic relationships with key decision makers.
- Delivering against sales, revenue and profitability targets.
- Producing and executing account development plans to maximise customer spend.
- Working collaboratively with internal teams to deliver outstanding customer service.
- Monitoring market activity and identifying new business opportunities within your region.
- Acting as a trusted advisor, ensuring customers receive the right solutions for every project.
What We're Looking For
- Proven experience in Account Management, Business Development or Technical Sales.
- Experience within construction, plant hire, tool hire, industrial supplies or a related sector is highly desirable.
- A strong commercial mindset with the ability to identify and convert sales opportunities.
- Excellent relationship-building, negotiation and communication skills.
- Experience managing strategic or major customer accounts.
- Financial and commercial awareness.
- Self-motivated with excellent planning and organisational skills.
- Full UK driving licence.
- A commitment to supporting our ESG Strategy – Decade to Deliver.
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What You'll Get
- Competitive salary
- Performance bonus scheme
- 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Voluntary Health Cash Plan
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Canteen facilities
- 95% discount across the Speedy brand
- My Staff Shop – exclusive retail discounts
- Green Commute Initiative
- Ongoing training, development and clear career progression opportunities through our Career Line of Sight
- Hybrid and flexible working options, supported by our Speedy Work Life Balance initiative
At Speedy, we don't just supply equipment—we help build the UK's biggest construction and infrastructure projects. Join a business where your ambition is recognised, your success is rewarded and your career can continue to grow.
Please note that we may close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Some roles within Speedy Group UK&I are subject to DBS, Credit or Security Clearance checks.
Speedy is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK before commencing employment.
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