Key Account Manager

BMS Engineering Recruitment; Bristol; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment company is seeking a Key Account Manager – Automation to sell automation products into major OEMs across the southwest of the UK. The role requires technical field sales experience and involves managing existing accounts while securing new projects. The company offers a competitive package including a basic salary of £45k-£50k, uncapped bonuses, and benefits including 21 days of holiday and a pension contribution.

Benefits

£45k-£50k basic salary

Bonus / OTE: 15% of basic salary, uncapped

Plug in hybrid company car

21 days holiday plus additional days for service

8% company pension contribution

Healthcare

Qualifications

• Must have technical field sales experience.
• A proven track record of delivering new business opportunities.
• A full driving license is required.

Responsibilities

• Sell automation components to OEMs.
• Manage an existing customer base and secure large scale projects.
• Bring on-board brand-new customers.

Skills

Technical field sales experience

Ability to identify and secure projects

Salesmanship

Customer relationship management

Job description

Job Overview

The Key Account Manager – Automation role is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious salesperson to sell a range of automation products into major OEMs within markets such as agricultural machinery, materials handling, defence, marine and off-road vehicles, across the southwest of the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Selling automation components to OEMs
• Managing an existing customer base, identifying and securing large scale projects with these manufacturers
• Bringing on-board brand-new customers

The Company

Established over 75 years ago, this leading global manufacturer of machine safety automation is at the forefront of product innovation with R&D facilities based on 3 continents. Despite generating sales of over £500m per annum, this company has retained a close-knit family feel, where an individual’s success is recognised and you really feel that you can make an impact.

Requirements

• Technical field sales experience
• Hungry to deliver new opportunities with new and within existing accounts
• Full driving license

Benefits

• £45k-£50k basic DOE
• Bonus / OTE: 15% of basic salary, uncapped, quarterly
• Plug in hybrid company car
• 21 days holiday, gaining an extra day for each year of service
• 8% company pension contribution & healthcare

Location

Hemel Hempstead, Slough, Reading, Oxford, Southampton, Salisbury, Swindon, Bath, Bristol, Bournemouth, Dorchester