Key Account Manager

Huntress - Leeds; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% quarterly bonus

Hybrid after training

30 days holiday

Enhanced pension scheme

Healthcare cash plan

Enhanced sick pay

Maternity & Paternity benefits

Employee discount

Job summary

Huntress - Leeds is seeking an experienced Key Account & Customer Support Executive in Leeds. You will own customer relationships, handle orders and queries, and work closely with internal teams to ensure a seamless customer journey from start to finish.

The role suits someone with experience in large retail Key Accounts and a sharp eye for detail. The position offers £28,000 base with a 10% quarterly bonus, 35 hours per week, and hybrid working after training.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in customer service, sales administration, sales support or account coordination.
• Previous experience working with Key Accounts and building strong customer relationships.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to handle challenging conversations.
• Strong organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Proactive approach with initiative and ability to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of customer enquiries across email, telephone and social media.
• Provide first-line pre-sales and product support, knowing when to escalate.
• Manage customer orders from initial purchase through to delivery, resolving payment, cancellation, returns and delivery issues.
• Proactively manage a portfolio of Key Accounts, maintaining regular communication and developing relationships.
• Coordinate Key Account orders with Sales, Accounts, Technical Support, Logistics and other internal teams.
• Monitor deliveries and resolve issues with couriers or transport partners.
• Manage customer feedback and online reviews, identifying recurring issues and proposing improvements.
• Monitor sales orders and returns through the ERP system, spotting issues early.
• Work within a wider Sales Support team to service customers across channels.
• Seek opportunities to improve systems, processes and customer service standards.

Skills

Customer service

Sales administration

Sales support

Account coordination

Tools

CRM

ERP

Microsoft Dynamics AX

Job description

Are you an experienced Customer Service, Sales Support or Account Coordinator who enjoys building strong relationships with customers and taking ownership of key accounts?

I'm working with a successful and established business in Leeds that is looking for a proactive and highly organised Key Account & Customer Support Executive to join its team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys being the person customers can rely on, while also working closely with internal teams to ensure orders, queries and issues are handled smoothly from start to finish.

The role would particularly suit someone who has experience working with large retail or commercial Key Accounts, enjoys building professional relationships and has excellent attention to detail.

Leeds | £28,000 + 10% quarterly bonus | Hybrid after training

The role

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  • Manage customer orders from initial purchase through to delivery, resolving payment, cancellation, returns and delivery issues where required.
  • Proactively manage a portfolio of Key Accounts, maintaining regular communication and developing strong, professional working relationships.
  • Coordinate Key Account orders, working closely with Sales, Accounts, Technical Support, Logistics and other internal teams to ensure a seamless customer experience.
  • Monitor deliveries and resolve any issues with couriers or transport partners.
  • Manage customer feedback and online reviews, identifying recurring issues and contributing ideas for improving processes and customer experience.
  • Monitor sales orders and returns through the company's ERP system, identifying potential issues before they impact the customer.
  • Work as part of a wider Sales Support team, supporting customers across different sales channels.
  • Look for opportunities to improve systems, processes and customer service standards.

  What we're looking for

  You'll ideally have:

  • At least 2 years' experience in customer service, sales administration, sales support or account coordination.
  • Previous experience working with Key Accounts and building strong customer relationships.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to handle challenging conversations and turn difficult customer situations around.
  • Strong organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
  • A proactive approach with the confidence to use your own initiative.
  • The ability to multitask, prioritise and remain calm when working to deadlines.
  • Good working knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook.
  • Experience with CRM, case management or ERP systems.
  • Additional European language skills would be a real advantage.
  • Experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX would also be beneficial.

  What's on offer?

  • £28,000 starting salary + 10% quarterly bonus
  • 35 hours per week | Monday-Friday
  • 30 days' holiday + Bank Holidays
  • Enhanced pension scheme
  • Free healthcare cash plan membership
  • Enhanced sick pay
  • Enhanced Maternity & Paternity benefits
  • Generous employee discount
  • Hybrid working available following training and probation - 2 days working from home
  • Full training and support Initially, you'll be office-based in Leeds throughout training and probation, before moving to the hybrid working arrangement.

  We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

  PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK