Account Manager

London I £30,000.00 - £34,000.00 Annual I Full Time

Account Manager

Account Manager

Full-time | Permanent | London + Hybrid Working
£34,000 base + Commission & Bonus Scheme

People2people is proud to be partnering with an innovative, fast-growing business in the design and interiors sector to recruit a Trade Partnerships & Account Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, scaling organisation where you’ll play a key role in shaping relationships across multiple industry channels.

In this position, you will be responsible for developing, strengthening, and expanding trade partnerships across both new and existing customer networks. You’ll be the driving force behind onboarding new trade accounts, nurturing long-term relationships, and supporting ongoing business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Relationship Building & Growth
Convert incoming trade leads into long-term, high-value partnerships
Drive repeat business and increase sales volume across your portfolio
Generate new opportunities through referrals, introductions, and industry networking
Deliver best-in-class service to trade clients, ensuring requirements are met from project specification through to on-time fulfilment
Resolve issues proactively and maintain strong communication with all stakeholders
Own, optimise, and maintain a core process within the day-to-day sales function
Ensure team members are supported and able to operate effectively within this workflow
Assist in onboarding and training new hires within the Trade team
Begin developing your leadership skills by supporting team capability and knowledge growth
Represent the business during in-person meetings, presentations, and workshops
Lead sessions such as training workshops, product demonstrations, and Lunch & Learns with key clients

We’re looking for someone commercially minded, proactive, and naturally empathetic to the needs of trade professionals. You’ll be comfortable engaging with clients at all stages of the sales cycle, able to analyse opportunities, and confident in your ability to influence and close future business.

Must-Have Experience & Skills

1+ year in B2B sales or account management
Consistent track record of exceeding KPIs and targets
Confident user of CRM systems and sales tools, with the ability to guide others in best practice
Strong relationship-building, negotiation, and communication skills
Highly self-sufficient with strong organisational and problem-solving abilities
Ambitious, with a desire to progress quickly in a fast-paced environment
Background or strong interest in interiors, design, or the built environment is desirable
Existing network within the UK design or trade industry is desirable

The Package

Salary: £30,000 - £34,000 base + commission + bonus scheme

Bonus: Applies after probation; revised structure launching soon

Hours: Flexible 8-hour days (Mon–Fri)

Location: London office + flexible working

Holidays: 28 days + bank holidays

Perks: Generous product discounts, relaxed working culture, regular team events, and the opportunity to join an exciting, high-growth brand

P2PIND

Operating for over 20 years in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, people2people, Edge Recruitment, and Frog Recruitment are an award-winning recruitment group and HR solutions provider. As an inclusive workforce, we welcome everyone and encourage our employees, clients, and candidates to showcase their authentic selves.

Should you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to make a request by phoning the above-mentioned recruitment consultant to discuss. In response to these requests, we will collaborate closely with you to implement the appropriate adjustments.