Key Account Manager

Verto People; Manchester; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of Fluid Transfer Solutions is seeking a Key Account Manager to handle account management and business development for hydraulic products across the UK. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of sales experience in the fluid transfer sector and be motivated to grow into a Director role within 2 years. The position offers a competitive salary, commission structure, and various benefits, including a company car and travel allowances.

Benefits

Commission / Bonus structure

Clear progression to Director level

Company car

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Phone, laptop plus additional benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of successful external sales experience in fluid transfer/hydraulic sector.
• Experience selling fluid transfer/hydraulic equipment.
• Full clean driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Manage key accounts and develop new business in fluid transfer products.
• Identify and target new clients for hydraulic products.
• Work closely with the Sales Director.

Skills

Key account management

Business development

Sales experience

Hydraulic product knowledge

Education

Technical qualification (HNC, HND, Degree)

Job description

Overview

Key Account Manager/ Area Sales Manager / Technical Sales Manager required to join a leading provider of Fluid Transfer Solutions. The successful candidate will work remotely covering UK-wide, responsible for key account management and new business development of fluid transfer products such as hydraulics, couplings, fittings and more via distribution channels and OEM customers.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for key account management and new business development of fluid transfer products such as hydraulics, couplings, fittings and more via distribution channels and OEM customers.
• Work alongside the current Sales Director with a view to take over the company\'s largest key accounts and director duties within the next 2 years.
• Identify and target new clients that can benefit from the fluid transfer / hydraulic product range on offer.
• Manage and grow existing relationships as well as business development selling Hydraulic Hoses and associated products/equipment.
• Maintain new fluid transfer sales with demonstration, exhibition, and negotiation in order to achieve targets.
• Liaise with various engineering departments.
• Home-based, willing to travel to customer sites across the UK.

Package

• £50,000 - £55,000 depending on experience
• Commission / Bonus structure
• Clear progression to Director level within 2 years
• Company car
• Travel allowances
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Phone, laptop plus additional benefits

Requirements

• Experience as a Key Account Manager, Account Manager, Area Sales Manager, Sales Engineer, Business Development Manager, Technical Sales Engineer or similar.
• A minimum of 2 years of successful external sales experience within the fluid transfer / hydraulic sector.
• Experience selling fluid transfer / hydraulic engineering equipment - Hydraulics, Hydraulic Hoses, couplings, valves or similar products/services within the Fluid Power industry.
• Determination, enthusiasm, and motivation to succeed and grow with a reputable Manufacturer, with a view to taking on the sales direct role within the next 2 years.
• A technical qualification, Apprentice trained, HNC, HND, or Degree would be advantageous.
• Full clean driving license