Customer Account Executive (Key Accounts) - 18 Month FTC
Posted 2 hours 50 minutes ago by HAYS
Your new company
You will be joining a well-established, global manufacturing business based in Wrexham, known for its strong client relationships and high-performance supply chain operations. This is an opportunity to step into a highly visible role supporting international customers and gaining exposure across commercial and operational functions.
Your new role
This role goes beyond traditional customer service - it's a customer-facing, account ownership position where you will manage key customer relationships from an operational perspective.You will act as the primary point of contact for a portfolio of international customers, taking responsibility for the end-to-end customer journey from order placement through to delivery performance and resolution.Day-to-day, you will:
- Manage customer accounts, taking full ownership of orders, service performance and communication
- Act as the main interface between customers and internal teams, including planning, logistics, quality and commercial
- Handle customer queries, changes and challenges in real time, ensuring expectations are managed effectively
- Monitor and manage customer KPIs, taking action to maintain service levels
- Ensure accuracy across order processing, pricing and master data within ERP systems (SAP desirable)
- Support export compliance and documentation requirements for international shipments
What you'll need to succeed
This role will suit someone who enjoys owning customer relationships rather than working purely in a transactional or support capacity.
You will ideally have:
- Experience within a manufacturing or complex supply chain environment
- A background in customer service, customer operations or order management with direct customer interaction
- Confidence handling customer communication without a dedicated account manager layer
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Experience using ERP systems (SAP S/4 Hana advantageous)
- A good understanding of export processes or international customers
What you'll get in return
- Salary between £34,000 - £40,000 depending on experience and language capability
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Annual performance-related bonus
- Hybrid working available (up to 2 days from home following probation)
- The opportunity to gain exposure to global customers and develop within a highly commercial manufacturing environment
Immediate interviews are available - apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.