Account Manager (B2B Software)
Account Manager (B2B Software) | Peterborough | £27k base, £45k OTE + 3-month guarantee
A long-established UK software company is hiring an Account Manager to take ownership of an existing customer territory. Their products are used by over 22 million users in 120+ countries across education and corporate IT.
This is a renewals, upsell and account development role. You'll be the named contact for an assigned book of business, with a clear remit to keep customers happy, grow the territory, and pick up new accounts handed over from the New Business team.
What you'll be doing
- Owning a territory of existing customers across renewals, upsells and account growth
- Building and managing a healthy pipeline in Salesforce
- Running product demos via webinar and occasionally in person
- Handling inbound enquiries and converting them into qualified opportunities
- Onboarding new accounts handed across from the New Business team
- Occasional customer visits and trade show attendance
What we're looking for
- Some experience in account management, sales, customer success or a closely related B2B role
- A track record of hitting targets and a results-oriented approach
- Strong communication skills, comfortable building relationships at all levels
- Genuine interest in technology and a willingness to grow your technical knowledge
- Self-starter who can manage their own pipeline and prioritise effectively
- Software, SaaS or tech background is a plus but not essential
The package
- £27,000 base, £45,000 OTE
- £1,000 per month guarantee for your first 3 months
- Team-based commission structure with realistic OTE from day one
- 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Contributory pension, EAP, free parking
- Hours: 9 to 5:30 Mon to Thu, 9 to 5 Friday
Working pattern
3 days onsite in Peterborough (Tue, Wed, Thu), remote Monday and Friday. You need to be commutable. Please don't apply if you're not within a sensible drive of Peterborough.
About the employer
A profitable, privately-owned UK software vendor with 30+ years of trading history, a global customer base, and a strong internal culture. Full client details shared at the screening stage.
To apply, send your CV through LinkedIn or get in touch directly. All applications handled in confidence.