Key Account Manager

Elevation Recruitment Group; Remote; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supplier of workplace supplies is searching for a Key Account Manager to enhance business within the public sector. This role is ideal for an ambitious individual with a proven sales track record in account management. Key responsibilities include managing key accounts, developing business proposals, and maintaining strong customer relationships. The successful candidate will thrive in a field-based position and contribute to significant growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in managing key accounts and growing businesses.
• Ambitious and driven with a history of exceeding sales targets.
• Strong skills in negotiation and dealing with public sector stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage key accounts to boost sales and margins.
• Collaborate with decision-makers to enhance selling opportunities.
• Create and maintain Account Development Plans for key clients.
• Develop tender proposals and documentation for contracts.
• Deliver presentations and maintain customer relationships.

Skills

Key Account management

Sales negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Public sector experience

Job description

Key Account Manager

Location: Midlands & The South

Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 + car allowance + commission

Elevation Recruitment Group are proud to be recruiting for a leading supplier of workplace supplies and services. The role as Key Account Manager is an exciting opportunity to join an extremely well established business and spearhead new business opportunities and existing account growth within the public sector.

Given this role falls within the public sector side of the business knowledge and experience with this customer base is paramount. Covering The Midlands and South this is a exciting prospect for a candidate who thrives being in a field based position.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Effectively manage key accounts to increase sales and margins, meeting and exceeding targets and optimising potential.
• Collaborate with strategic decision‑makers to maximise selling opportunities, promoting and cross‑selling all products and services.
• Create, maintain, and share Account Development Plans for strategic clients to identify, target, and convert sales opportunities in key categories.
• Develop tender and pricing proposals, contract bids, and documentation for new and existing business in partnership with the Commercial team.
• Research, prepare, and deliver customer presentations through your expertise.
• Maintain excellent customer relationships and coordinate with internal departments to effectively manage contracts, ensuring customer value is delivered.

Skills & Requirements

• Experienced in Key Account management and a track record of growing new business opportunities.
• An ambitious, driven salesperson who thrives on exceeding targets.
• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills, experience dealing with key stakeholders within a public sector environment.