Key Account Manager

Wolseley; Bolsover; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension (matched)

Bonus potential

Company car/allowance

Maternity leave

Discounts

Healthcare

YuLife app

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Fusion Utilities, part of the Wolseley Group, is seeking a Key Account Manager - Water to cover the North East and North West. This field-based role will involve working with key customers, Tier 1 contractors and framework partners to drive AMP8 opportunities and revenue growth across a defined region.

You will develop sales and margin growth across a portfolio of accounts, build strong stakeholder relationships, and work closely with branches and internal teams to deliver an outstanding

Qualifications

• Proven external sales experience in KAM or BD.
• Track record of winning new business and growing accounts.
• Utilities sector experience desirable, with water framework exposure.
• Experience selling to Tier 1 contractors preferred.
• Strong commercial awareness and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Grow Water sector with AMP8 opportunities and define growth.
• Develop sales and margin growth across key customers.
• Build relationships with contractors, customers and stakeholders.
• Identify and convert major project and framework opportunities.
• Collaborate with branches and internal teams to deliver excellent customer experience.

Skills

External sales

Key Account Management

Relationship building

Job description

Key Account Manager

Date Posted: 2026-10-04T00:00:00

Location: Bolsover, Derbyshire, GB, S44 6

Employment Type: Full Time

Application Deadline: 2027-01-03T22:01:05.22

Salary

Key Account Manager - Water - North East & North West (Field Based)

Who Are We?

We are Fusion Utilities, part of the Wolseley Group - a leading specialist trade merchant across the UK and Ireland. We pride ourselves on putting our people and customers at the heart of everything we do and, best of all, provide opportunities to develop skills and build careers through our award-winning Wolseley Talent Guild.

Benefits

• Annual leave (increasing with length of service)
• A generous pension scheme (matched up to 9%)
• Potential to earn bonuses
• Company car or car allowance
• Enhanced maternity / adoption leave
• Access to a range of online and high street discounts
• Free access to healthcare
• YuLife app
• Cycle to Work scheme

Role Overview

As a Key Account Manager - Water covering the North East and North West regions, you'll be responsible for:

• Supporting our growing Water sector business across the North, working closely with key customers, Tier 1 contractors, and framework partners to maximise AMP8 opportunities, using your industry knowledge and solution-based sales approach to drive growth.
• Developing sales and margin growth across a portfolio of key customers and projects.
• Building strong relationships with contractors, customers, and stakeholders to identify and maximise commercial opportunities.
• Identifying, tracking, and converting major project and framework opportunities within your region.
• Working collaboratively with branches and internal teams to deliver an outstanding customer experience and achieve business objectives.

Work Details

This is a full-time, permanent role working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with regular travel across your customer portfolio.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven external sales experience within a Key Account Management or Business Development role.
• A strong track record of winning new business, growing key accounts, and delivering sales growth.
• Utilities sector experience is highly desirable, with framework experience and exposure to the Water sector advantageous.
• Experience working with, or selling into, Tier 1 contractors is preferred.
• Strong commercial awareness, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive and self-motivated approach, with the ability to work independently across a large geographical area.