Key Account Manager

POST recruitment; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Key Account Manager to foster relationships within the construction and hire sectors. Your role will involve managing key accounts, negotiating contracts, and driving revenue growth. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a similar role, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently. This position offers a competitive salary and performance-related bonuses.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

Company car

Laptop and phone

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Key Account Manager or Senior Sales professional in the construction sector.
• Strong track record of strategic account development and commercial partnership.
• Comfortable working independently in a field-based capacity.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop relationships with key accounts across construction and hire industries.
• Conduct regular client meetings nationwide to identify growth opportunities.
• Negotiate frameworks and agreements to secure long-term partnerships.

Skills

Revenue and margin growth

Contract negotiation

Relationship-building

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Job description

Key Account Manager

Location: Wetherby (Office-based with regular UK travel - 2-3 days per week)

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 + Profit Bonus + Company Car + Laptop & Phone

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Key Account Manager to join a well-established and growing UK manufacturer supplying innovative products and solutions to the construction, civils, and utilities sectors. This is a strategic, relationship-led position where the Key Account Manager will be responsible for managing and developing a portfolio of national and regional accounts across end-user contractors and equipment hire companies. You'll play a central role in strengthening long-term partnerships, maximising revenue opportunities, and positioning the business as a trusted supplier across multiple projects and sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop relationships with key accounts across the construction, civils, and hire industries.
• Build multi-level relationships from Site Managers to Directors, mapping decision-makers and influencers.
• Conduct regular client meetings nationwide (2-3 days per week) to review performance, discuss future projects, and identify growth opportunities.
• Develop and deliver strategic account plans aligned with business objectives.
• Negotiate SLAs, framework agreements, and renewals to secure long-term commercial partnerships.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure service excellence and customer satisfaction.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity, feeding insights into the wider sales strategy.
• Maintain accurate CRM data, forecasts, and performance reports.

About You

• Proven experience as a Key Account Manager, National Account Manager, or Senior Sales professional in the construction or hire sectors.
• Strong track record of revenue and margin growth through strategic account development.
• Skilled in contract negotiation and SLA management.
• Excellent communication, planning, and relationship-building skills.
• Commercially focused, with strong analytical and organisational ability.
• Comfortable working independently in a field-based capacity.

Rewards & Benefits

• £50,000 - £60,000 basic salary
• Performance-related bonus
• Company car, laptop, and phone
• Genuine opportunity to make a commercial impact within a forward-thinking, growing business

If you're a motivated Key Account Manager who enjoys developing long-term partnerships and driving commercial growth across the construction and hire sectors, we'd love to hear from you.

This vacancy is being advertised by POST- Recruitment Ltd, an Employment Agency. Visit our website for more details