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

£59,700

New workers start at around £32,248. Normal pay is £59,700 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £111,907

Annual Openings

400

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

Daily Tasks

Keeps up to date with products and competitors.
Produces reports and recommendations concerning marketing and sales strategies for senior management.
Recruits and trains junior sales staff.
Handles customer accounts.
Compiles and analyses sales figures, prepares proposals for marketing campaigns and promotional activities and undertakes market research.
Discusses employer’s or client’s requirements, carries out surveys and analyses customers’ reactions to product, packaging, price, etc..
Liaises with other senior staff to determine the range of goods or services to be sold, contributes to the development of sales strategies and setting of sales targets.

Skills Employers are looking for

Skills	Importance
Active Listening	85%
Reading Comprehension	83%
Speaking	79%
Writing	77%
Active Learning	76%
Monitoring	75%
Critical Thinking	72%
Mathematics	63%
Science	61%
Learning Strategies	59%