Average Account Executive salary in the UK

Job Title: Sales Account ExecutiveLocation: ChelmsfordSalary: £35,000 Basic Salary + Uncapped Monthly Bonus (Realistic OTE £50,000+)Job type: Permanent, Full Time. Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pmJoin a Growing Business:The Plumbing Distribution Company Ltd is a successful family-run distributor serving the plumbing and building merchant sector since 2006. As we approach 20 years in business, we continue to grow through exceptional customer service, strong supplier partnerships, and a reputation built on trust, reliability, and expertise.We supply high-quality plumbing products to plumbing merchants and builders' merchants across the UK. Due to ongoing expansion, we are seeking an ambitious and commercially driven Sales Account Executive to join our Chelmsford headquarters.This is an excellent opportunity to manage an established customer portfolio while identifying new opportunities to drive revenue and business growth.The Role:You will be responsible for developing existing customer relationships, increasing account performance, reactivating dormant accounts, and securing new business opportunities. This is a proactive sales role focused on account growth, customer retention, and achieving measurable commercial results.Working closely with customers and internal departments, you will become a trusted point of contact while contributing directly to company sales objectives.Key Responsibilities:Manage and develop an established portfolio of plumbing and builders' merchants.Achieve monthly sales, revenue, and account growth targets.Handle enquiries via telephone, email, WhatsApp, and customer portal.Proactively contact existing, dormant, and prospective customers.Build strong relationships with key decision-makers.Increase customer spend through upselling, cross-selling, and product promotion.Prepare quotations and follow up opportunities to maximise conversion rates.Manage the sales process from enquiry through to order completion.Identify and secure new merchant accounts across the UK.Work closely with Operations, Purchasing, Logistics, and Management teams.Maintain accurate CRM records and provide regular account and pipeline reporting.Performance Expectations:Success in this role is driven by consistent customer engagement and proactive account management.Key expectations include:Maintaining regular contact with assigned accounts.Consistent outbound sales activity throughout the month.Contacting all active accounts at least once every 30 days.Following up quotations within 48 hours.Reactivating dormant customers through targeted business development.Identifying upselling and cross-selling opportunities.Maintaining accurate CRM records and a structured sales pipeline.Typical activity levels include 50-70 customer conversations per day alongside ownership of a structured monthly account contact programme.Performance will be measured through sales revenue, gross profit growth, account development, customer retention, new account acquisition, and achievement of agreed activity targets.About You:We are seeking a highly motivated sales professional with a proven track record in a B2B sales environment.You may have experience in internal sales, account management, business development, or telesales. Experience within plumbing, heating, construction products, merchanting, or distribution would be advantageous.You will possess:Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.Confidence influencing purchasing decisions.A professional telephone manner.Commercial awareness and a results-focused approach.Strong organisational and time-management skills.Experience using CRM systems and Microsoft Office.Resilience, persistence, and a proactive attitude.The ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.Most importantly, you will share our commitment to outstanding customer service through product knowledge, responsiveness, reliability, and a customer-first mindset.What We Offer:£35,000 basic salary.Uncapped monthly performance bonus.Realistic OTE of £50,000+.Established customer portfolio provided.Clear and achievable sales targets.Performance-driven culture that rewards success.Structured training and ongoing development.In-house certifications and skills development opportunities.Supportive leadership team and collaborative environment.Genuine long-term career progression.Monday to Friday working hours with no weekends.Opportunity to join a growing business approaching 20 years of success.Induction and Development:You will complete a structured induction programme covering our products, systems, operations, and customer journey. This includes time spent across multiple departments to provide a comprehensive understanding of the business.Our onboarding programme is designed to equip every team member with the knowledge, confidence, and support required to succeed and make an immediate impact.Apply Today:If you are an ambitious sales professional motivated by customer relationships, business development, career progression, and uncapped earning potential, we would love to hear from you.Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Sales Executive, Sales Person, Sales Account Manager, Sales Account Executive, Telesales Executive, Telesales, B2B, Sales Development, B2B Sales Executive, Direct Sales, Account Manager, Internal Sales Person, New Business Executive, Key Sales, BDM, Account Management, Lead Generation, Business Development Executive, Client Services will all be considered.

We are recruiting exclusively for our Leeds based client, a dynamic Creative Merchandise Agency, for an ambitious, enthusiastic and career-driven Account Executive to join their team. Based near Leeds, our client offers free onsite parking and is easily accessible from the City Centre. If you are looking to develop your career within a vibrant and creative work environment, this role is the perfect opportunity with excellent development opportunities!As a Account Executive, you will join a fast-paced, lively team, providing key support on briefs and projects from renowned clients and brands. You will support on a wide range of briefs, taking incoming enquiries and subsequently supporting the Account Managers to fulfil briefs through to completion. You will be provided with extensive training and development with a view to progress your career in the business.We are looking for a driven and lively candidate, a strong communicator able to build rapport with ease, focussed on providing exceptional service as well as priding yourself on meticulous attention to detail.Key responsibilities of the Merchandise Account Executive:Providing effective support on client enquiries via inbound ordersSupporting on client contact in relation to new enquiries and orders (via web, email and telephone) and providing support throughout the full project life cycleResearching products, what is on trend and what will match your client's needs, creating decks and product presentationsSupporting the order process by providing accurate quotations and following up to maximise quote > order conversionWorking on briefs and ensuring artwork processes are adhering to brand guidelines and internal proceduresBuilding effective working relationships internally with key departments, e.g. artwork and production, to ensure orders are produced on timeExperience Required:We are open to Graduates with the right energy, enthusiasm, and drive, someone looking to kickstart their career in a fast-paced agency environment. This will be at the £24,000 salary level.We are also open to candidates with experience, for those with 12-18 months office experience across customer service, administration, or a related account executive role, the salary will be up to £27,000.Skills and Attributes Required:A naturally engaging individual with excellent interpersonal skillsStrong focus on providing exceptional customer serviceExcellent attention to detail, able to spot anomalies or errors and correct themStrong IT skills and able to learn new systems and processes quicklyExcellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships with key clientsSomeone with a vibrant personality who wants to join and contribute to a fantastic, lively teamThis is an excellent opportunity to work within a superb business that provides a social and dynamic working culture. If you have the experience and skills outlined above, please send your CV immediately to be considered.Note: Due to the amount of responses we receive, unfortunately we are unable to give feedback to all individuals. If you have not heard back within 7 days, please assume that you have not been successful for the role you have applied for.

We’re recruiting on behalf of our client for a proactive Account Executive to support the delivery of creative marketing projects across a range of client accounts.Working closely with the Account Manager, you’ll help manage client relationships and deliver campaigns from brief to completion ensuring projects are on time, on budget, and to a high standard.This role suits someone with a positive, can do attitude and who takes ownership and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.Key Responsibilities for an Account Executive: Supporting the Account Manager in delivering marketing campaigns from brief to completion.Liaising with clients to understand requirements and provide updates via meetings, calls, and video Working closely with internal teams (including studio) to ensure projects are delivered on time and to brief Managing project workflows, including proof reading, sense checks, and handling client feedback/amends Maintaining project trackers and supporting overall account organisation Assisting with budgets, campaign costs, and general administration Arranging and attending internal and client meetingsKey Skills for an Account Executive: Strong organisational and multi-tasking skills, with excellent attention to detail Confident communication and professional presence when dealing with clients Proactive and able to use initiative to manage tasks and solve problems Positive, can-do attitude with the ability to work well under pressure Team-oriented mindset with strong collaboration skills Passion for marketing across a range of channels (print, digital, social, and trade)Benefits for an Account Executive:5% matching pension contributionPerkboxBirthday off3PM finish FridayEscalating holiday allowanceEnhanced and escalating maternity / paternity payIf you are interested in this role, please apply here!