Account Manager

Salary

£35,000

What is it that you do?

Work for an environmental science company as the account manager for a specific region.

What does your day-to-day job involve?

Talking to customers to see if we can support them with instrumentation in the chemical analysis industry.

How long have you been working in the industry?

10 years.

What qualifications do you have?

BSc Chemistry.

How did you get into this role?

Recruitment Agency.

What are you most proud of in your career?

Becoming published in academic papers.

What do you like most about your job?

Talking to people about their challenges.

Anything you particularly dislike?

Cold calling.

What qualities do you believe you need to succeed in this job?

Confidence and being able to understand the challenges customers may have.

What advice would you give someone wanting to get into your industry?

Be prepared to work hard and have set backs.

Finally, what is the strangest thing you have ever had to do in your working life?

Measure hair for mercury levels.