Key Account Lead — Growth & Team Leadership (Hybrid, Exeter)

STARK Group; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car

Pension

Life Assurance

Employee Discounts

Job summary

STARK Building Materials UK is hiring a Lead Key Account Manager in Exeter. The role involves managing large key accounts, leading a team of four KAMs, and ensuring on-time deliveries while building strong customer relationships across branches and procurement teams.

You will focus on sales growth, margin optimization, and proactive site visits. A full UK driving licence is required, with a comprehensive benefits package and hybrid working options.”

Qualifications

• Experience in sales, account management or customer support.
• Commercial and pricing awareness of margins, rebates and delivery charges.
• Clear and professional communicator across phone, email, and in-person.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow large key accounts.
• Lead and support a team of 4 KAMs with appraisals and KPIs.
• Maintain relationships with customer procurement teams and project managers.
• Oversee order lifecycle from input to delivery in collaboration with branches and logistics.
• Source non-standard or bespoke product requirements and liaise with suppliers.
• Ensure site schedule alignment and timely deliveries.

Skills

Sales experience

Account management

Leadership

Communication

Driving license

Job description

STARK Building Materials UK is hiring a Lead Key Account Manager in Exeter. The role involves managing large key accounts, leading a team of four KAMs, and ensuring on-time deliveries while building strong customer relationships across branches and procurement teams.

You will focus on sales growth, margin optimization, and proactive site visits. A full UK driving licence is required, with a comprehensive benefits package and hybrid working options.”