Key Account Manager

CPJ Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Key Account Manager for premium interior products. This field-based role involves managing relationships with around 100 independent retailers, focusing on brand development and revenue growth. Ideal candidates will have experience in premium brands and a strong commercial acumen. The package includes up to £50,000 base salary, OTE of £85,000, benefits like private healthcare, and company car options.

Benefits

Choice of company car

Enhanced stakeholder pension

Private healthcare

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in account management with a premium brand.
• Sales of interior products like kitchens, flooring, or soft furnishings.
• Ability to manage retailer or distributor accounts.

Responsibilities

• Develop commercial relationships with independent key retailers.
• Enhance brand development and exposure.
• Identify growth opportunities within retail accounts.

Skills

Consultative account management

Experience with premium brands

Commercial acumen

Interest in marketing and design

Job description

Overview

Key Account Manager - high end interior products - into retail accounts (Field / home based) (75-90k OTE)

Area: PA FK G ML KA DG TD CA (Scotland)

The Role of Key Account Manager

• This is a field / home based role.
• As Key Account Manager you will be representing one of the most revered and prestigious interior product brands in the market.
• This role is 100% account management and you will be tasked with developing commercial relationships with around 100 independent key retailers.
• Specifically, you will work with your customers enhancing brand development.
• As Key Account Manager, you will use your consultative account management skills, you will develop brand exposure and revenue by looking for incremental growth opportunities within your retail accounts.
• This varied role will suit a polished professional that has an interest in marketing, social media and a flair for design.

The Company

Our client are market leading interiors brand and are synonymous with prestige, quality and operate at the premium end of the market. With a legacy of over 100 years they have become an employer of choice and have won numerous industry and independent awards for both their credentials as an employer and manufacturer. With eco-friendly manufacturing facilities, they bring to the market products that are on-trend and innovative. This is a rare opportunity to join one of the leading employers in the UK. The successful Key Account Manager will benefit from superb training and development and future progressive opportunities.

The Candidate

• Consultative, well presented account management experience with a premium brand experience i.e. Kitchens, Bathrooms, wall coverings, appliances, KBB, Fashion
• Candidates that have sold interior products such as KBB, flooring, kitchen work tops, bathroom brassware, soft furnishings, surfaces decorative products etc will be of interest
• The ideal candidate will have managed retailers or distributor accounts
• A strong appreciation of 'premium branded products' is advantageous
• We are looking for an experienced candidate with strong well-rounded commercial acumen

The Package

• up to 50,000
• 20-45K OTE realistic in year one ( 85k)
• Choice of company car
• Enhanced stakeholder pension
• Private healthcare
• DOS
• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays