Key Account Manager

Verto People; Birmingham; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of fluid transfer solutions is seeking a Key Account Manager to manage and grow key client relationships across the UK. This home-based role involves significant responsibility in business development and account management within the hydraulics sector, with a clear path to a director position in 2 years. The ideal candidate will have experience in sales within the fluid transfer industry and a technical qualification would be advantageous.

Benefits

£50,000 - £55,000 salary

Commission / Bonus structure

Company car

Travel allowances

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Phone and laptop provision

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years successful external sales experience in fluid transfer.
• Experience selling hydraulic equipment such as hoses and couplings.
• Full clean driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Key account management and new business development of fluid transfer products.
• Work closely with the Sales Director to manage key accounts.
• Identify and target new clients in the hydraulic sector.

Skills

External sales experience

Account management

Business development

Negotiation skills

Technical knowledge of hydraulics

Education

Technical qualification (HNC, HND, or Degree)

Job description

Overview

Key Account Manager / Area Sales Manager / Technical Sales Manager required to join a leading provider of Fluid Transfer Solutions. The successful candidate will work remotely UK-wide, responsible for key account management and new business development of fluid transfer products such as hydraulics, couplings, fittings and more via distribution channels and OEM customers.

Responsibilities

• Key account management and new business development of fluid transfer products through distribution channels and OEMs.
• Work alongside the current Sales Director with a view to take over the company\'s largest key accounts and director duties within the next 2 years.
• Identify and target new clients that can benefit from the fluid transfer / hydraulic product range.
• Manage and grow existing relationships as well as drive business development selling Hydraulic Hoses and associated products/equipment.
• Demonstrate, exhibit, and negotiate to achieve targets in line with sales plans.
• Liaise with various engineering departments.
• Home-based role with willingness to travel to customer sites across the UK.

Package

• £50,000 - £55,000 depending on experience
• Commission / Bonus structure
• Clear progression to Director level within 2 years
• Company car
• Travel allowances
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Phone, laptop plus additional benefits

Requirements

• Experience as a Key Account Manager, Account Manager, Area Sales Manager, Sales Engineer, Business Development Manager, Technical Sales Engineer or similar.
• A minimum of 2 years of successful external sales experience within the fluid transfer / hydraulic sector.
• Experience selling fluid transfer / hydraulic engineering equipment — Hydraulics, Hydraulic Hoses, couplings, valves or similar products/services within the Fluid Power industry.
• Determination, enthusiasm, and motivation to succeed and grow with a reputable Manufacturer, with a view to taking on the sales direct role within the next 2 years.
• A technical qualification, Apprentice trained, HNC, HND, or Degree would be advantageous.
• Full clean driving license.