Key Account Manager

CPJ Recruitment; Liverpool City Region; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK seeks a Key Account Manager for a prestigious interior products brand. This field-based position involves managing relationships with 100 key retailers, focusing on brand development and revenue growth. The ideal candidate will have account management experience, ideally in the interior products sector, and a strong appreciation of premium branded items. This role offers competitive compensation with a solid commission structure and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Choice of company car

Private healthcare

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Consultative account management experience, ideally with retail clients.
• Experience selling interior products or related categories.
• Strong appreciation for premium branded products.

Responsibilities

• Account management of 100 independent key retailers.
• Develop brand exposure and revenue growth.
• Work collaboratively to enhance brand development.

Skills

Account management

Consultative sales

Commercial acumen

Knowledge of interior products

Job description

Overview

MARKET LEADER in interior products and a global brand with award-winning employer credentials. An exceptional opportunity for someone who has sold interior products into retail.

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

Area: North West / West Midlands LL L CH CW ST DE TF SY

Key Responsibilities

• This is a field / home based role.
• Representing one of the most revered and prestigious interior product brands in the market.
• 100% account management, developing commercial relationships with 100 independent key retailers.
• Work with customers to enhance brand development.
• Develop brand exposure and revenue by identifying incremental growth opportunities within retail accounts using consultative account management skills.
• Role suited to a polished professional with an interest in marketing, social media and design flair.

The Company

Our client is a market leading interiors brand synonymous with prestige, quality and premium market positioning. With a legacy of over 100 years, they are an employer of choice and have won numerous industry and independent awards for their credentials as an employer and manufacturer. They operate eco-friendly manufacturing facilities and bring to the market on-trend and innovative products. 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, development and future progressive opportunities.

The Candidate

• Consultative, well-presented account management experience (ideally managed accounts with retailers or merchants).
• Experience selling interior products such as KBB, flooring, kitchen work tops, bathroom brassware, soft furnishings, surfaces, decorative products, etc., will be of interest.
• Ideal candidate will have managed retailers or distributor accounts.
• A strong appreciation of premium branded products is advantageous.
• Strong, well-rounded commercial acumen.

The Package

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

Ref: CPJ1747