Account Manager

The HBP Group

Quick view about this role

  • Full Time
  • Scunthorpe (Hybrid)
  • OTE £80k + £800 Car Allowance

Customer Service Account Manager – Scunthorpe (Hybrid)  - £35,000 to £45,000 + £400 a month car allowance - OTE £80k


Based out of our Scunthorpe office, we are now looking for an experienced account manager to play a pivotal role in supporting and driving sales through developing strong, sustainable customer relationships.

All whilst working in a challenging and rewarding position within the company, you will be provided with an excellent salary package, training and development support as well as being part of a team that achieved “Outstanding” accreditation with Best Companies.

 

Responsibilities

Your responsibilities as an account manager with HBP is the focus is on cultivating strong relationships with clients to build trust, uncover new opportunities, and ensure continued satisfaction. The sales strategy involves applying the Challenger Sales approach to provide valuable insights and advice that distinguish our services from competitors. Alongside building and delivering the client’s IT strategy you will play a pivotal role as their primary contact, liaising with various service delivery teams across our business to ensure the client is represented and is receiving the level of service they’d expect.

In addition to the ongoing relationship management, for key contract renewals you will lead the negotiation and positioning of the renewal, ultimately responsible for the retention of that client.

 

Main Tasks

  • Follow up on all sales opportunities generated from leads, referrals, and professional networking. 
  • Oversee the full sales cycle for each client, from initial outreach to closing and post sale engagement. 
  • Organise and participate in account management meetings to ensure seamless client support. 
  • Develop and update all necessary documentation for each sale, ensuring clarity and compliance for all proposed solutions. 
  • Lead client conversations with a Challenger mindset, pushing beyond initial requests to propose high impact solutions. 
  • Develop IT strategy documentation for clients to ensure they are maximising the value from their IT investments.
  • Lead contract negotiations during the renewal process for key clients.

Within this role it requires consistent adherence to processes, including updating CRM records, tracking sales activities, and promptly following up on leads. Additionally, delivering valuable insights that highlight the company's competitive advantage is key to reinforcing client evaluations.

 

Knowledge & Experience (Required)

To be our successful candidate, you will possess the following:

  • Right to work in the UK.
  • Full UK Driving License and insured personal vehicle (for business use)
  • At least 5 years experience in sales or customer service roles
  • A friendly, approachable, can-do attitude.
  • Good commercial and business awareness
  • Strong understanding of IT Systems, including 365 licensing and hardware distinctions
  • Committed to continuous self improvement

 

So, who are we?

The HBP Group is the number one choice for many businesses across the UK looking for reliable, award-winning business technology. Providing a range of services including local IT Support accounts software and EPOS solutions. We offer our customers a range of the best market-leading products and services to streamline complex business processes and increase efficiency. We have 3 offices including our head office in Scunthorpe, an office in Hull and another office in Peterborough.

 

Why work for us?

Here at the HBP Group we are passionate about our business and our customers, and believe our people are our most valuable asset. Driven by our commitment to creating a great place to work for all our staff, we are always looking for ways to improve our employee experience. 

Accredited to The Living Wage Foundation, we are a Real Living Wage Employer and this year we achieved “Outstanding” accreditation with Best Companies.. However, we’re not going to stop there and are focused on achieving 3 Star “World Class employer to work for” accreditation in the future. 

That’s why it’s a great time to join The HBP Group… As we continue our successful journey with exciting and achievable growth plans, we want to focus not only on our overall commercial objectives but creating a great working environment for our staff to thrive. 

So, on top of the normal benefits, we think some of the amazing reasons to join us are:

  • 28 days of holiday, plus bank holidays = 36 days holiday total! – Prorated for part time employees.
  • Option to sell back holiday*
  • Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme*
  • A pro-active team of staff who organise regular social events and sporting activities – This includes a Mid-Year and Year End Appreciation Party. We also have a number of themed office days including for Pancake day and also to support our chosen charity
  • A friendly inclusive environment across the whole office – we really are a great bunch!
  • Enhanced Maternity Pay *
  • Enhanced Paternity Pay *
  • Enhanced Bereavement Leave, with our “Time to say goodbye leave”
  • Free lunches
  • Casual business dress code (with option to choose from our free workwear wardrobe selection)
  • Christmas Thank You Bonus *
  • Support and guidance from your very first day!
  • Tailored Training Plans to support success in your role.
  • Personal Development Plans to support career advancement.
  • On-site parking 
  • Company Sick Pay *
  • Wellness activities

* Length of service / eligibility criteria

 If you think you fit the description above and you like the sound of what we have to offer…then this could be a great opportunity for you to join a growing, well-established business and progress your career.

 

Closing Date: 31/01/2025

 We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.

Due to the high number of applications, we thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

 

Job Type: Full-time

Why Work For Us?

If you’d like to know more about why you should work for The HBP Group then find out more by following the link below.

Supporting both your work and personal life

Employment with benefits

We know that having a fantastic work life isn’t all about bean bags and pool tables, so all of our benefits are designed to make a real difference.
We’ve put a lot of work into making The HBP Group an amazing place to work; part of that is our benefits package. Here’s just some of the things we offer to
our team. Don’t hold your breath to read all of these, because there’s a lot.

Hybrid Working

Our hybrid working offers the best of both worlds; the option to work from home but also time spent with your colleagues in one of our offices.

Flexible Working Hours

Our working week is just 35-hours and you have the option to choose the start and end time of your working day, around our office hours (8am – 5pm).

Head, Boobs and Balls

We offer free (and anonymous) mental health counselling and if you ever have concerns about your boobs or balls then we pay for a private consultation.

Wellness Days

Every quarter we hold a wellness events, providing support, guidance and help on a key topic that we believe contributes to a healthy and happy life.

Supporting Your Health

To support your health, and the additional costs of some healthcare, we provide everyone with the option of the Health Shield app.

28-Day Holiday Allowance

Our holiday allowance goes way beyond what most companies offer. You get 28 days, plus bank holidays – that’s at least 36 days off a year.

Annual Bonus

Without doubt Christmas is one of the most expensive times of the year. That’s why we offer a Christmas bonus scheme, paid to you in November.

All Stars Club

The All Stars Club is an annual reward which is voted for by every member of The HBP Group. Winners are treated to an all-inclusive break as recognition.

The 200 Club

To recognise over achievement in the BD team, we offer an all-inclusive break to any person who hits the relevant criteria over the course of the year.

Enhanced Maternity Leave

Motherhood is certainly no walk in the park, which is why it’s important to us that our mothers feel supported; and why offer enhanced maternity pay.

Enhanced Paternity Leave

To support the new dads, we offer an enhanced paternity package that provide 2 weeks’ full pay at the most special of times.

Enhanced Adoption Leave

We endeavour to ensure everyone is given support and encouragement before, during and on their return to work from adoption leave.

Leave to Say Goodbye

Sadly, some of you will lose loved ones during your time with us. So we offer 5 days’ ‘to say goodbye’ leave (and compassionate leave), on full pay.

Looking After Dependents

Most of you will have caring responsibilities, so we provide 2 days in a rolling 12-month period, paid at full pay to look after dependents.

Tailored Training Plans

To carry out your role there will be knowledge and skills you need to master. So, we provide every member of staff with a tailored training plans.

Personal Development Plans

To progress yours skills beyond your immediate job requirements, we’ll either fund specific courses to study inside or outside of work, if you’d like.

Yep, there’s more

No, seriously!

The HBP Group Staff Discount

To support both our staff and local businesses, we’ve built our own discount scheme with a combination of local businesses and our customers.

Free Food

Every day, we provide a meal to every member of our team who would like one completely free of charge – helping save over £1,700 a year!

Holiday Sell-Back Option

Whilst we like everyone to have a well-earned rest throughout the year, we do offer the option to sell up to 5 days of your annual leave.

Long-Service Awards

As recognition of long-service, we reward anyone that has worked for us for 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 years (and no doubt more in the future).

The HBP Group Wardrobe

To help everyone look sharp at the office we provide all of our staff with a selection of clothing from The HBP Group Wardrobe.

Bi-Annual Appreciation Parties

Twice a year, we feedback to everyone about our performance and have a good ol’ knees up. Great chance to catch-up with colleagues.

Themed Office Activities

We don’t need much of an excuse to host a barbecue when the sun comes out, but we also have mini celebrations throughout the year.

Staff Referral Scheme

If a person you recommend joins and passes their probation, you get 3,000 big ones added to your next payslip. That’s right, £3,000!

Pension Scheme

Our pension scheme provides those that are eligible with a pension, that has a matched contribution of up to 4% available from us too.

Environmental Policies

A robust ESG plan in place, focussing on 3 key areas: good health and wellbeing, decent work and economic growth and climate action.

Colourworks

We use a psychometric testing to help you, our managers and your colleagues adapt behaviours, to get the best out of each other.

Penny For Your Thoughts

Each year, we ask you to spend some time with one of our leadership team to provide your honest opinions about the business.