Account Manager (Components, Product sales)

Company: IP-People
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Location: Manchester
Job Description:

Account Manager (multiple roles) – International Sales / Electrical Components


Location: Central Manchester | Hybrid Working (3 days office / 2 days home)


We’re partnering with an established and growing international business to recruit ambitious Sales Executives to join its expanding commercial team. Multiple roles!


  • Account Manager – up to £40k DOE


Headquartered in Manchester, the business operates globally, connecting the demand and supply of electrical components and supporting customers across an increasingly electrified and digitally enabled world.


This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in international sales, working within a specialist industry and building relationships with customers and suppliers across global markets.


Whether you’re an established sales professional or someone looking to take the next step in your commercial career, the business is keen to speak with driven, commercially minded individuals who want their results to be rewarded.


The Role


A varied, commercially focused sales position combining new business development, relationship building and account management.


Business Development



  • Research target markets, identify potential customers and develop new business opportunities

  • Proactively approach prospective customers and build relationships from initial contact

  • Develop an understanding of customer requirements and identify opportunities to provide solutions

  • Generate new business through outbound prospecting, networking and relationship development

  • Take ownership of your sales pipeline and work towards commercial targets


Account Management & Relationship Building



  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing customers

  • Build trust with customers and suppliers across international markets

  • Understand customer requirements and identify opportunities for further business

  • Deliver a high standard of customer service throughout the sales process

  • Develop long-term commercial relationships to support repeat business and growth


What You’ll Be Selling



  • Electrical components and associated products

  • Specialist electrical and electronic components

  • Procurement and supply chain solutions

  • Global sourcing and supply capabilities


We’re Looking For


We’re interested in speaking with both experienced sales professionals and ambitious individuals looking to establish themselves within a commercial sales environment.


Ideally, you’ll have:



  • Experience in sales, business development or account management

  • Experience in product-based sales / hardware

  • A positive, self-motivated and driven attitude

  • Confidence speaking with customers and developing professional relationships

  • A commercially minded approach with a desire to achieve targets

  • The ability to research prospective customers and proactively generate opportunities

  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills

  • The ability to learn quickly and adapt to bespoke systems and processes

  • A willingness to work hard and develop within a fast-paced, collaborative environment


Why This Opportunity?



  • Competitive basic salary of £29,000–£39,000+ depending on experience

  • Uncapped commission with strong earning potential

  • Opportunity to develop within an established international business

  • Exposure to global markets and international customer relationships

  • Ongoing training, development and genuine progression opportunities

  • Diverse, multicultural team with 75+ employees

  • Hybrid working – 3 days in the office and 2 from home

  • Free on site parking


Benefits Package



  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

  • Additional annual leave through length-of-service schemes

  • Long-service awards and cash rewards

  • Enhanced maternity, paternity and family leave

  • Life assurance (4x annual salary)

  • Health Shield healthcare cash plan

  • MyGP access and Employee Assistance Programme

  • Annual summer and Christmas parties

  • Quarterly team social budgets


Location: Central Manchester | Hybrid Working (3 days office / 2 days home)

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Posted: November 9th, 2026