Engineering Sales Key Account Executive

Confidential; Astwood Bank; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' holiday

Stakeholder pension

Life insurance

Company sick pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Company-funded social events

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a Key Account Executive in Redditch to bridge engineering conversations with commercial solutions. You’ll manage technical accounts, discuss drawings and specifications, and shape solutions that work both technically and commercially.

The role blends established account management with business development and requires a blend of engineering understanding and sales acumen. A strong manufacturing focus underpins customer relationships and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in technical sales within engineering/manufacturing.
• Ability to read drawings and specifications and relate to commercial needs.
• Proven track record building long-term customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Talk to engineers about drawings and specifications and turn them into solutions.
• Own a portfolio of established accounts and grow it with new opportunities.
• Engage in business development beyond existing customers.
• Review drawings, prepare quotations, and support new product introductions.
• Coordinate with Production, Quality, Engineering and Supply Chain to deliver on promises.
• Visit customers and attend exhibitions to build relationships beyond emails.

Skills

Technical sales

Account management

Customer relationships

Interpreting engineering drawings

Commercial proposal development

Education

HNC/HND/Degree in engineering or related field

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Confidential is seeking a Key Account Executive in Redditch to bridge engineering conversations with commercial solutions. You’ll manage technical accounts, discuss drawings and specifications, and shape solutions that work both technically and commercially.

The role blends established account management with business development and requires a blend of engineering understanding and sales acumen. A strong manufacturing focus underpins customer relationships and growth opportunities.