Key Account Manager

Morgan McKinley (Guildford); East Horsley; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business is seeking a National Key Account Manager to join their team in Guildford. This newly created role entails owning commercial relationships with key distribution and retail partners, achieving revenue targets, and driving growth across UK & Ireland. The successful candidate will enjoy autonomy and excellent career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Circa 1-2 years Sales / Account Management experience.
• Ability to drive and travel between locations.
• Dynamic and commercially minded individual.

Responsibilities

• Achieve revenue and margin targets through effective forecasting and promotional execution.
• Develop joint business plans and assess performance with key accounts.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless customer experience.

Skills

Sales

Account Management

Relationship Management

Strategic Planning

Job description

We have a fantastic opportunity for a driven, ambitious individual to join a growing, innovation-led business as National Key Account Manager in a newly created role as part of ongoing expansion. We are looking for a dynamic, commercially minded individual with proven experience in Sales / Account Management to help drive growth across UK & Ireland channel partners. This is a high-impact role where your ability to build strategic relationships with key accounts and distributors, and deliver results will be key to your success.

This role is paying a basic salary of up to 40k plus bonus. Applicants must drive and be flexible to travel between the office in Guildford, Surrey and various client & distribution partner locations across the UK. We are looking for an ambitious, commercially focused candidate with circa 1-2 years Sales / Account Management experience.

As National Key Account Manager, you will own the commercial relationships with key distribution and retail partners across the UK & Ireland. You will lead joint business planning, develop compelling promotional calendars, and ensure that revenue targets are met, delivering exceptional customer service as well as maintaining target margins.

Key Responsibilities:

• Achieve monthly / annual revenue and margin targets through effective forecasting, pipeline development and promotional execution.
• Develop and execute joint business plans and growth strategies with key accounts.
• Conduct regular business reviews with distributors and key accounts to assess performance, understand customer needs and identify growth opportunities.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams including Product Development, Marketing, Sales Admin, Customer Service, Logistics and Finance, to ensure a seamless customer experience.
• Prepare customer proposals, presentations and responses to tenders in conjunction with other internal teams.
• Provide product training and marketing support to partners, enhancing product understanding and brand advocacy.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to inform strategic planning and maintain a competitive edge.
• Attend industry events and trade shows as required.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone to make their mark, enjoy lots of autonomy and join a growing business who can offer excellent opportunities for career progression.

For more information please apply now!