Key Account Manager

Johnson Controls; Manchester; Híbrido; GBP 45.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Pension

Healthcare options

Company car

Car allowance

Career development

Training

Wellbeing programmes

Flexible working

Collaborative environment

Descripción de la vacante

Johnson Controls is seeking a strategic Key Account Manager in the UK, based in Manchester. You will manage a portfolio of high-value accounts, strengthen relationships at executive levels, and drive profitable growth by identifying new opportunities across the Johnson Controls portfolio.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver value-driven solutions and maintain an accurate sales pipeline in CRM systems.

Formación

• Proven experience in Key/Strategic Account Management or B2B sales.
• Track record of revenue growth and customer retention.
• Experience managing complex relationships and stakeholders.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and execute strategic account plans for assigned key customers.
• Build executive-level relationships across customer organisations.
• Drive account retention, revenue growth and profitability.
• Identify cross-selling and upselling opportunities across the portfolio.
• Lead negotiations, renewals and pricing discussions.
• Monitor customer satisfaction and address business challenges.
• Collaborate with sales, operations and service leaders to deliver solutions.
• Analyze account performance and market trends to identify growth.

Conocimientos

Key Account Management

Strategic Account Management

B2B Sales

Revenue Growth

Negotiation

Relationship Building

Stakeholder Management

Commercial Acumen

Communication Skills

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Business or related

Herramientas

CRM systems

Descripción del empleo

Key Account Manager

What You Will Do

As a Key Account Manager, you will play a critical role in supporting the development and execution of Johnson Controls' strategic account management strategy. Working with a portfolio of high‑value, high‑opportunity customers, you will be responsible for strengthening customer relationships, driving profitable growth, and delivering exceptional account performance. You will focus on retaining and expanding business within assigned accounts by identifying new opportunities across the Johnson Controls portfolio, increasing wallet share, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Acting as a trusted advisor, you will collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver value‑driven solutions that support both customer objectives and business growth targets.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and performance‑based incentive plan
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension and healthcare options
• Company car or car allowance
• Career development and progression opportunities within a global organisation
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Access to employee wellbeing programmes
• Flexible and collaborative working environment

How You Will Do It

• Develop and execute strategic account plans for assigned key customers.
• Build and maintain strong executive‑level relationships across customer organisations.
• Drive account retention, revenue growth, and profitability within named accounts.
• Identify cross‑selling and upselling opportunities across the Johnson Controls portfolio.
• Lead commercial negotiations, contract renewals, and pricing discussions.
• Monitor customer satisfaction and proactively address business challenges and risks.
• Collaborate with sales, operations, service, and business leaders to deliver customer‑focused solutions.
• Analyse account performance and market trends to identify growth opportunities.
• Prepare and present business reviews, forecasts, and strategic recommendations.
• Maintain accurate sales pipeline and account activity information within CRM systems.

What We Are Looking For

Required:

• Proven experience in Key Account Management, Strategic Account Management, or B2B Sales.
• Strong track record of delivering revenue growth and customer retention.
• Experience managing complex customer relationships and stakeholder networks.
• Excellent negotiation, commercial, and influencing skills.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to identify and develop growth opportunities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and accounts in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with CRM systems and sales performance reporting.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel as required.

Preferred:

• Experience selling integrated solutions or services within a technical or building technologies environment.
• Knowledge of service contracts, facilities management, fire, security, HVAC, or smart building solutions.
• Experience working with enterprise or multinational customers.
• Degree‑level qualification in Business, Sales, Marketing, or a related discipline.

About Us

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission‑critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.

For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry‑leading field organization, we help customers achieve their sustainability and operational goals while creating smarter, healthier and more resilient environments.