Trainee Account Manager in Leeds

About us We may be a little biased, but here is an amazing opportunity for you to become a star in the largest UK water treatment and compliance company during an exciting period of growth. We have ambitious growth plans over the next 3 years to double in size, continuing significant acquisition and integration, and providing excellent opportunities for all our employees.

Our ethos is Team, Customer & Results and everything we do is driven by our core values of Respect, Integrity, Accountability & Reliability. We pride ourselves on living by our values.

We are the largest business compliance organisation in the UK covering Water Treatment & Hygiene, Asbestos and Water Engineering.

Your role

As a Trainee Account Manager, you will quickly be involved in the day to day running of our business, whilst at the same time gaining exposure to senior management. With a blend of classroom-based and on the job training, you will be based in one of our regions very early on, gaining hands-on experience of our operations.

Right from the onset you will be involved in high end technical service field work with some of our key clients, working alongside our front line engineering staff across various different sites. It will be fast paced and testing but our programme is designed for you to best understand how the business works, before moving into a role with your own customer base. What we need from you

• You have the ability to absorb technical knowledge quickly
• You have some experience in a customer facing role and/or strong communication skills for developing strong customer relationships
• You’re curious and confident in using your initiative for problem solving
• You have a positive attitude, a passion for self-development and a desire to maximise opportunities presented
• Full UK driving license
• Science degree (desirable) or A levels

What you will receive from us

• We will provide industry leading training and development in one of our training centres
• An on-boarding partner to help you navigate the first few months
• You will be mentored by one of our Regional Sales or Technical / Business Managers
• Development of industry knowledge through a structured field-based training program
• A workplace that is safe, professional and an empowering environment to work in

Benefits

• Salary up to £25,000 per annum depending on experience.
• Company Car
• Royal London Pension
• Mental Health & Well-being Scheme
• Employee Recognition Scheme
• Paid Recommend a Friend Scheme (up to £2000* for successful referrals)
• Paid Holidays
• Free mortgage advice
• Life Insurance offered after 6-month service
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• As our business continues its ambitious growth, this creates ample opportunity for personal and professional development, to get involved in supporting or leading key initiatives & projects, and the opening of doors into various career pathways.

WCS Group of companies are committed to equal opportunities for all people and recognise the value of having diverse teams that represent the communities we serve. We encourage and welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.