Key Account Manager

Wolseley Group; Ditton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 24 days

Pension up to 9%

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Wolseley Group in the UK is seeking a confident Key Account Manager to oversee a portfolio across Sussex, Kent and Surrey. The role focuses on growing major accounts and balancing field activity with strategic account planning.

You will manage a ~100 account portfolio, including 5 large key customers, travel regularly, and work full-time, 40 hours per week.

The package includes a competitive salary plus bonus and extensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Recent experience as an account manager with a proven sales record.
• Industry experience within the relevant sector is preferred.
• Demonstrates passion for driving sales and achieving targets.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of around 100 accounts, including 5 large key customers.
• Identify and develop major accounts to grow sales (80/20 focus).
• Accountable for a £5m ledger across Sussex, Kent and Surrey.

Skills

Experienced account manager

Industry experience preferred

Passionate about driving sales

Job description

Salary:

Competitive Salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Key Account Manager - Sussex/Kent/Surrey - Climate

So, who are we?

We are the Wolseley Group, a leading specialist trade merchant across the UK and Ireland. We pride ourselves in 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.

Also, did we mention?

In addition to the competitive salary, there are also benefits on tap – including annual leave 24 days (increasing with length of service), a generous pension scheme (matched up to 9%), enhanced maternity & paternity cover, potential to earn bonuses, and access to a great range of online and high street discounts.

We also promote positive health and wellbeing by offering free access to healthcare, our popular YuLife app, our Cycle to Work scheme and more!

As a Key Account Manager based in Sussex area you’ll be responsible for:

• Managing a portfolio of circa 100 accounts, 5 of which are large key account customers.

• To identify and develop new and existing major accounts to maximise the growth of sales (80/20 split)

• Accountability for a £5m ledger across Sussex, Kent and Surrey patch

This role is full time, 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday. Regular travel required.

And here’s what we’d like you to have:

• Experienced account manager

• Industry experience preferred

• Passionate about driving sales