Key Account Manager

ECHELON ENGINEERS; Belper CP; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Permanent role

Job summary

ECHELON ENGINEERS is seeking a Key Account Manager to grow sales on our Industrial Water Treatment platform in the UK and overseas. The role focuses on managing key accounts, winning new customers, and driving order intake.

The successful candidate will have 3+ years in KAM or related fields, with a background in engineering or manufacturing and a track record of selling engineered solutions on complex projects. Occasional travel within the UK and abroad is required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Key Account Management, Engineering or Applications within Industrial Water Treatment.
• Proven track record of selling engineered solutions on complex projects.
• Commercially minded, organised and a strong communicator.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a defined portfolio of key accounts, and win new customers.
• Hit order intake targets and contribute to business planning.
• Interpret customer specifications and drawings, and propose solutions.
• Coordinate cost estimates, bid cost sheets and detailed proposals.
• Attend customer meetings in the UK and abroad.
• Maintain the CRM and support product development and cost-reduction projects.

Skills

Key Account Management

Industrial Water Treatment

Engineering background

Communications

Education

Diploma level or above in Business/Engineering/Manufacturing

Job description

Echelon Engineers is recruiting for a growing engineering and manufacturing client. They need a Key Account Manager to grow sales on their Industrial Water Treatment platform in the UK and overseas.

The Role

• Manage and grow a defined portfolio of key accounts, and win new customers
• Hit order intake targets and contribute to business planning
• Interpret customer specifications and drawings, and propose solutions
• Coordinate cost estimates, bid cost sheets and detailed proposals
• Attend customer meetings in the UK and abroad
• Maintain the CRM and support product development and cost-reduction projects

About You

• 3+ years in Key Account Management, Engineering or Applications within Industrial Water Treatment
• Proven record of selling engineered solutions on complex projects
• Engineering or manufacturing background
• Business, Engineering or Manufacturing qualification (Diploma level or above)
• Commercially minded, organised and a strong communicator
• Knowledge of filtration, softening, RO or demineralisation is a plus

Requirements

• Right to work in the UK
• Full UK driving licence
• Willing to travel in the UK and overseas
• Commutable to Derby (office-based when not travelling)

On Offer

• £40,000 – £50,000 basic
• Bonus and allowance
• Permanent role with a growing business