Team Leader / Account Manager

Team Leader / Account Manager

Exeter | £35,000 - £45,000 DOE + Outstanding Benefits

Are you a natural relationship builder with a passion for developing clients and leading people to success?

Lockhart Recruitment is supporting a forward-thinking, rapidly expanding global organisation with an exceptional reputation for both customer service and employee care. Due to continued growth, they are looking for an ambitious Team Leader / Account Manager to join their Exeter-based team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is already managing and developing client accounts whilst leading a team, or for an experienced sales and business development professional who is ready to take the next step into a people leadership role.

The Role

You'll be responsible for growing and nurturing client relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and leading a team to achieve outstanding results.

Leading from the front, you'll inspire, coach and motivate your team while ensuring clients receive a first-class experience at every stage of their journey.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, develop and maintain long-term client relationships

• Drive account growth and identify new business opportunities

• Lead, mentor and coach a team to achieve individual and collective targets

• Motivate and inspire a high-performance culture

• Conduct regular team reviews, training and development sessions

• Manage client expectations and ensure exceptional service delivery

• Work closely with senior management to support business growth

• Be a visible and proactive leader who leads by example

About You

We're looking for someone with energy, ambition and a genuine passion for people.

You'll ideally have:

• Experience in account management, sales or business development

• Previous team leadership or people management experience, or a strong desire to move into a leadership role

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

• Confidence on the telephone and in client-facing conversations

• A self-motivated, proactive and resilient approach

• The ability to coach, develop and bring out the best in others

• Strong commercial awareness and a results-driven mindset

What's in it for You?

• Salary of £35,000 - £45,000 depending on experience

• Genuine career progression within a growing global organisation

• Supportive leadership team and ongoing development opportunities

• A positive, collaborative and people-focused culture

• Excellent employee benefits and well-being initiatives

• The opportunity to work for a business that truly values and invests in its people

Working here really is something special. This is an organisation that goes above and beyond for its employees, celebrates success, and provides the support and opportunities needed to build a rewarding long-term career.

If you're a driven account manager, sales professional, or people leader looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of an exciting growth journey