Key Account Manager

Handley James Consulting Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A market leading speciality chemical business in Manchester is seeking an experienced Sales professional to manage key accounts and develop new business opportunities. This hybrid role involves up to 30% travel to client sites and requires a degree in a relevant field along with strong international sales experience. The salary is between £45,000 and £50,000 plus bonus and benefits.

Benefits

Bonus

Benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in international sales or technical service.
• Business proficiency in a relevant foreign language is desirable.
• Professional Sales and Key Account management training/qualifications are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with key accounts.
• Develop account plans aligning with departmental strategy.
• Contribute to sales strategy and coordinate with internal teams.
• Monitor account performance and escalate issues as needed.
• Provide accurate reporting on account activity and forecasts.

Skills

International sales experience

Key Account Management

Customer relationship management

Education

Degree in Chemistry, Marketing, Languages, or Business

Job description

Overview

Handley James Chemical are excited to be engaged as the search partner to a market leading speciality chemical business. With nearly 50 years focusing on technical solutions, and a genuine passion for problem solving and providing their customers the best product/solution possible, they are excited to be recruiting for an experienced Sales professional to join their team here in the Northwest.

This role will join their speciality chemicals division and focus on both account management and the identification of new business opportunities within the division.

The role is a hybrid position based in the Manchester area, with travel to clients and customers c30%.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with assigned key accounts by understanding their needs and ensuring the delivery of agreed products, services, and outcomes.
• Develop account plans that align with the departmental strategy, identifying growth opportunities, managing risk, and contributing to overall business objectives.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of the sales strategy for assigned customers and markets, translating strategic objectives into actionable account plans.
• Coordinate internally with Sales Executives, Operations, Finance and Technical teams to ensure a seamless customer experience.
• Monitor account performance, customer satisfaction, and commercial terms, escalating issues where necessary and taking corrective action to maintain service and profitability.
• Provide accurate and timely reporting on account activity, forecasts, and risks to support sales team planning and strategic decision-making.

Qualifications

• Chemistry, Marketing, Languages or Business-related degree.
• Proven experience in international sales, technical service or customer relationship management.
• Key Account Management experience.
• Business proficiency in appropriate foreign language. (Desirable)
• Professional Sales and Key Account management training/qualifications. (Desirable)

Benefits

In return our client is offering c 45,000 - 50,000pa base salary, bonus and benefits.

About us

Handley James Chemical are a UK based, international Search business, we pride ourselves on a personable and process driven approach ensuring the very best levels of service.

As acknowledged specialists in a number of disciplines, we support the Chemical and associated industries by providing a truly consultative service to our clients and candidates alike.

Please kindly note, whilst we endeavour to respond to all candidate applications, due to the very high response rate across our various advertising campaigns, we may only be able to reply to candidates who match the position, thank you.