Account Manager£45,000-£65,000 Basic SalaryOffice Based, Portsmouth with flexibility20-30% International Travel9 Day FortnightThis is a commercial role with real ownership inside a leading aerospace business, with a specialist focus in the market.You will take responsibility for driving sales performance, managing customer relationships, and contributing to the commercial direction of a UK-based manufacturing operation supplying into the aerospace sector.If you want a role where you can influence revenue, pricing, and customer strategy while developing toward leadership, this is worth your attention.Why This Role Is AttractiveBe a part of contract negotiations on and off site with new and established clients.This role is for a future leader, someone who can step up, lead by example and move into a people manager positionThis is a role for someone who wants to be more than account management and take a broader commercial position within a manufacturing business.The BusinessOur client is a UK-based aerospace manufacturing operation, part of a wider international group.They design and produce safety-critical products for both commercial and defence applications, with a strong focus on quality, engineering standards, and customer delivery.The business combines established manufacturing capability with a clear focus on growth and commercial development.What You Will Be DoingDriving sales growth through structured account management and new opportunity developmentManaging customer relationships from initial contact through quotation, negotiation, and order completionPreparing and submitting commercial quotations aligned with pricing strategy and margin expectationsLeading and supporting contract negotiations with customersWorking cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, and Finance to deliver customer solutionsEnsuring a high level of customer satisfaction through consistent communication and follow-upContributing to wider commercial strategy, including pricing approaches and market developmentMaintaining accurate records and forecasts using internal systemsWhat You BringExperience in sales, business development, or account management within a technical or manufacturing environmentProven ability to manage customer relationships and negotiate commercial agreementsStrong understanding of pricing, margins, and commercial riskConfident communicator, comfortable working across multiple departmentsOrganised and self-sufficient, with the ability to manage your own workloadExperience within aerospace or a technical engineering sector is advantageous but not essential.If you are looking for ownership, progression, and a role where your commercial input has a direct impact, this is worth a conversation.JBRP1_UKTJ