Account Managers / Representatives

An Account Manager or Representative manages client accounts for a company. Develops and maintains communication with company clients, promotes sales and services, and works to resolve problems Accounts may be for product sales, advertising or marketing services or financial services such as banking.

About this Career

Average Salary

£29,144

New workers start at around £13,218. Normal pay is £29,144 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £49,120

Annual Openings

10

Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in London, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs

Daily Tasks

  • Ensures the business accounts are maintained.
  • Provides information about machinery, tools and other goods for hire to staff and customers.
  • Ensures compliance with safety and other statutory regulations.
  • Determines staffing, financial, material and other short- and long-term requirements.
  • Liaises with clients, generates new business and negotiates contracts with suppliers and clients.
  • Ensures that necessary spare parts, materials and equipment are available or obtainable at short notice.
  • Plans the optimum utilisation of staff and operating equipment, and co-ordinates maintenance activities to ensure least possible disruption to services..

Skills Employers are looking for

Skills Importance
Monitoring 59%
Critical Thinking 58%
Reading Comprehension 56%
Speaking 56%
Active Listening 54%
Writing 52%
Active Learning 50%
Learning Strategies 46%
Mathematics 37%
Science 0%