Key Account Manager

CPJ Recruitment; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Key Account Manager for a prestigious interior products brand in Scotland. This field-based role focuses on managing relationships with key retailers and driving brand growth. The ideal candidate has experience in account management with premium products, strong commercial acumen, and a flair for design. Great training and future opportunities are included.

Benefits

Up to £50,000 salary

20-45K OTE realistic in year one

Choice of company car

Enhanced stakeholder pension

Private healthcare

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Proven account management experience with premium brands.
• Experience in selling interior products such as flooring and furnishings.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent a prestigious interior product brand in the market.
• Develop relationships with around 100 independent key retailers.
• Use consultative skills to enhance brand exposure and revenue.

Skills

Consultative account management

Experience with premium brands

Commercial acumen

Job description

• MARKET LEADER in interior products Global brand award winning employer

Key Account Manager - high end interior products - into retail accounts (Field / home based 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 - Key Account Manager

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 for the Key Account Manager

• 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 on offer for the Key Account Manager

• up to 50,000
• 20-45K OTE realistic in year one ( 90k)
• Choice of company car
• Enhanced stakeholder pension
• Private healthcare
• DOS
• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Ref: CPJ1743