Graduate Public Sector Account Manager

STARK Building Materials UK

Graduate Account Manager managing Public Sector customer accounts across Scotland with Jewson Partnership Solutions. Collaborating with experienced colleagues to enhance commercial skills and relationship building.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeEdinburgh • 🇬🇧 United KingdomEntry LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a commercial mindset, alongside excellent written and verbal communication abilities. Proficient in managing customer accounts, contract management, and utilizing CRM systems to support decision-making.

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Customer Relationship ManagementContract ManagementAnalytical SkillsAttention to DetailMicrosoft Excel

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Hard Skills

Contract ManagementAnalytical SkillsCustomer Relationship ManagementData AnalysisTender SubmissionsCommercial AwarenessAttention to DetailPricing SchedulesProduct KnowledgeFramework Agreements

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsProactive AttitudeCollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeCRM Systems

Industry Keywords

Public SectorProcurementSupply ChainCustomer ServiceSocial Value

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Learn how to manage a portfolio of Public Sector customer accounts across Scotland.
Build strong relationships with customers and develop the confidence to work with stakeholders at every level.
Work alongside experienced Account Managers to understand customer needs and identify opportunities to support long-term customer growth.
Develop your commercial awareness while learning how to balance outstanding customer service with business objectives.
Gain an understanding of Public Sector procurement, framework agreements and contract management.
Work with detailed contract documentation, pricing schedules, product catalogues and tender submissions, developing excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Collaborate with colleagues across Commercial, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, IT and other business functions to deliver the best outcomes for customers.
Build product knowledge by working closely with supplier partners and internal specialists.
Support contract mobilisations, contract renewals and tender submissions.
Learn how to analyse customer data, maintain accurate CRM records and use insights to support commercial decision-making.
Develop an understanding of social value and support initiatives that create positive outcomes for customers and local communities.
Represent Jewson Partnership Solutions professionally, demonstrating our Purpose and Values in every customer interaction.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A degree, or be due to graduate, in any discipline.
Degrees in Business, Economics, Finance, Marketing, Law, Politics, Geography, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Supply Chain, Mathematics or other analytical disciplines would be particularly relevant.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to work accurately with contracts, data and technical documentation.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a commercial mindset.
The confidence to build relationships and work collaboratively with customers and colleagues.
A proactive attitude with a genuine willingness to learn and develop.
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Experience using CRM systems would be an advantage but is not essential.
A full, valid UK driving licence, as regular travel across Scotland is required.
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Basic Salary
Performance Related Bonus
34 days holiday per year
Retirement Savings Plan (Pension) – with Legal & General Life Assurance - From your first day of employment with us you are automatically covered for a lump-sum death in service benefit of 2 x your basic salary. However, if you join the STARK Building Materials Retirement Savings Plan (including if you are automatically enrolled) and contribute a minimum of 4% of your Pensionable Earnings, your lump sum death in service benefit will be increased to 4 x your Pensionable Earnings.
Work Perks – A platform home to hundreds of all your favourite high street and online discounts via the provider Reward Gateway
Aviva Digicare+ Workplace App (Access to a digital GP, second medical opinions, Mental Health consultation, bereavement service, nutritional consultation)
Voluntary company benefits such as Car Salary Sacrifice scheme with VWFS, Cycle2Work, Benenden Healthcare, Critical Illness Cover
Refer a Friend scheme
Wellbeing Centre via Work Perks