Account Manager Customer & Sales Management

  • Viking
  • May 22, 2026
Full time Retail

Job Description

Are you a driven, consultative salesperson who thrives on growing existing accounts and delivering against ambitious targets?

At Viking, you ll take ownership of a portfolio of around 400 B2B customers, with a clear focus on increasing share of wallet, expanding product penetration, and driving measurable commercial growth.

With access to a range of over 40,000 products, you ll be equipped to offer tailored solutions, uncover new opportunities, and build lasting customer relationships. This is a performance-led account management role where success is recognised, rewarded, and supported.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and grow a portfolio of approximately 400 B2B customer accounts through proactive outbound engagement, primarily via phone, as well as email and other channels
  • Build strong, long-term customer relationships to drive loyalty, increase spend, and deliver consistent sales growth
  • Take ownership of high-value accounts, identifying opportunities to expand product usage and maximise customer value
  • Use a creative and proactive approach to engage key decision-makers and uncover new commercial opportunities
  • Accurately record all customer interactions and maintain up-to-date, actionable account information within CRM systems
  • Prepare and follow up on quotations, working towards both individual and team sales targets
  • Re-engage dormant accounts and grow existing customers through effective cross-selling and upselling strategies

Experience & Knowledge

  • Proven experience in a sales or account management role, ideally within a target-driven environment
  • Strong understanding of sales processes, pipeline management, and performance metrics
  • Confident in using CRM systems and Microsoft Office applications

Skills & Attributes

  • Excellent communication skills, with confidence in phone-based selling
  • Results-driven, resilient, and motivated to achieve and exceed targets
  • Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage a high volume of customer activity
  • Collaborative team player with a proactive and positive approach
  • Commercially aware, with the ability to identify and develop opportunities
  • Experience supporting tenders or bid processes is desirable

What You ll Get

  • Competitive bonus scheme, including monthly incentives, quarterly adjustments, and an annual overachievement bonus
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Family-friendly policies and a comprehensive benefits package, including staff discounts, paid time off for appointments, and an award-winning Employee Assistance Programme
  • Hybrid working options available following successful completion of a 12-week onboarding period