Key Account Manager

Mego Employment; Louth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employment agency is seeking a motivated Key Account Manager to manage and grow key accounts in the Louth area. The ideal candidate will have proven sales experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to build long-term relationships. Responsibilities include promoting safety, achieving sales targets, and supporting colleagues. A full UK driving license is required, and experience in fuel sales is desirable.

Qualifications

• Proven field-based sales and business development experience.
• Experience managing key accounts in a target-driven environment.
• Full UK driving license.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong time management and multitasking abilities under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Promote a health and safety-first culture.
• Manage and grow high-volume, high-profit key accounts.
• Achieve revenue, volume, and margin targets.
• Build strong customer relationships through regular meetings.
• Deliver accurate and timely reports.
• Support and develop colleagues in Account Executive roles.

Skills

Field-based sales

Business development

Customer relationship management

Multitasking

Self-motivation

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Key Account Manager

Location: Louth, Lincolnshire

About the Role

We're looking for a results-driven Key Account Manager to join ourFuel Sales team in Louth. Reporting to the Regional Commercial Manager, you'll be responsible for managing and growing a portfolio of Key Commercial, Industrial, and Agricultural accounts within your designated territory.

This is a field-based, high-impact role, ideal for a motivated sales professional who thrives on achieving targets, building long-term customer relationships, and driving business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote a health and safety-first culture in all operations.

• Manage and grow high-volume, high-profit key accounts across commercial, industrial, and agricultural sectors.

• Achieve and exceed revenue, volume, and margin targets using company tools and sales strategies.

• Drive portfolio profitability through pricing, increased share of wallet, and promotion of additional revenue streams.

• Consistently meet monthly KPIs and sales targets as set by the Regional Commercial Manager.

• Cross-sell the full range of Watson Fuels products and services, including lubricants, tanks, and fuelcards.

• Build strong customer relationships through regular face-to-face and video-conferencing meetings.

• Deliver accurate and timely reports as required by management.

• Collaborate with internal teams across the business to enhance service delivery and customer satisfaction.

• Support the office team as required and contribute to resolving customer queries and complaints professionally.

• Assist in minimizing customer churn with marketing and account development campaigns.

• Manage financial risk with credit teams to ensure trading within approved limits.

• Support and develop colleagues in Account Executive roles.

• Build a robust pipeline of new business opportunities and exceed sales quotas.

• Carry out additional administrative duties as required.

What We're Looking For

Essential Skills:

• Proven field-based sales and business development experience, ideally in commercial, agricultural, or industrial sectors.

• Experience managing key accounts in a target-driven environment.

• Full UK driving license.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong time management and the ability to multitask under pressure.

• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

• Demonstrable success in a competitive sales environment.

• Confidence in building long-term client relationships.

Desired Skills:

• Experience in fuel sales or specialty fuel sectors is highly desirable.

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