Account Manager
Likely
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer has issued visas recently
Not disclosed
Salary
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£55,200
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3556 (91% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £55,200, and Close Brothers is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3556 Sales accounts and business development managers Most likely code | £38,600 | £55,200 | £55,200 | £55,200 |
3552 Business sales executives Also possible | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
At Close Brothers we look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don’t tick every box. We celebrate diversity, promote inclusivity and are open to discuss flexible work options to help you balance your work and home life.
Join the Close Brothers Sales Team and play a key role in growing our dealer network across the Bristol region, identifying and securing new motor dealer partnerships while strengthening and maximising existing relationships. We're looking for a sales professional with experience of developing and executing territory sales strategies, delivering against targets, and building strong, long-term customer relationships.
Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver a territory sales strategy that drives sustainable growth and achieves agreed sales targets.
- Build, manage and grow dealer relationships, ensuring strong performance across profitability, quality and operational efficiency measures.
- Lead business development activity for key accounts, identifying opportunities to increase penetration across the full range of products and services.
- Act as a market expert, identifying emerging opportunities and trends to strengthen and evolve our lending proposition.
- Gather and utilise market intelligence to inform decisions on products, pricing, promotions and competitor positioning.
- Identify, assess and mitigate risks, ensuring full compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements and industry standards.
- Proven success managing and growing accounts across a geographically defined territory.
- Strong business development and key account management experience, with the ability to influence and build relationships at management level.
- Demonstrable experience of delivering results through a structured and effective sales process.
About Us
For roles offering hybrid working: At Close Brothers we support employees to balance their work life priorities and in this role you will be able to enjoy a mixture of hybrid working.
Close Brothers is a leading UK merchant banking group providing lending, deposit taking and securities trading. We employ approximately 3,000 people, principally in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Close Brothers Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250.
To find out more about Close Brothers, please visit our careers page: https://www.closebrothers.com/s/careers
To find out more about life at Close Brothers: https://www.closebrothers.com/s/careers/life-at-close-brothers#374017299-899295541
To find out more about our benefits: https://www.closebrothers.com/s/careers/life-at-close-brothers/benefits
To find out more about our commitment to creating an inclusive environment: https://www.closebrothers.com/s/careers/diversity-and-inclusion
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Close Brothers, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Sales accounts and business development managers (SOC 3556) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~448k in sample- Middle half £40,144–71,448
- Median £53,820
- Going rate £55,200
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £38,600–49,680
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Close Brothers holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3556 going rate of £55,200. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.