Account Manager

GKN Aerospace Bristol, England Jun 25, 2026

Type Contract
Pay Not listed
Work Onsite

Account Manager focuses on build relationships, follow up enquiries, manage accounts, develop pipeline, or close opportunities according to the role.

What the role involves

  • Build relationships, follow up enquiries, manage accounts, develop pipeline, or close opportunities according to the role.
  • Keep CRM, records, quotes, targets, or customer information updated and useful.

Skills and requirements

  • Customer Champion – A proven track record in customer relationship management, contract negotiation, and demand forecasting, ensuring seamless communication and business success.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships.
  • Resolve conflicts, and clearly articulate business needs.
  • Support budgeting decisions that drive profitability.

Confirmed role details

  • As a customer account manager you own the contract and are the interface between the site and the customer.
  • Oversee contractual obligations, cash management, and compliance while managing commercial risks and opportunities.
  • Change Management – Implement contract updates.
  • Financial & Business Modelling – Support pricing strategies, bid proposals, and commercial planning.

Candidate fit

  • relationship management, commercial awareness, communication, and organised follow-through

Additional role context

  • With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn.in 2023.
  • The successful applicant will work a 37 hour, 5 day working week based at our Filton site.
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