Key Account Manager

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

Job summary

A leading provider of fluid transfer solutions is seeking a Key Account Manager to work remotely across the UK. The role involves key account management and new business development for hydraulic products. Candidates need at least 2 years of external sales experience in the fluid transfer sector and a technical qualification is advantageous. A clear progression to director level is possible within 2 years. The package includes a salary between £50,000 and £55,000, plus bonuses and company car.

Benefits

Commission/Bonus structure

Company car

Travel allowances

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Phone, laptop, plus additional benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of successful external sales experience in fluid transfer/hydraulic sector.
• Experience in selling hydraulic equipment like hoses, couplings, valves.
• Determination and motivation to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Manage key account and develop new business opportunities.
• Grow existing relationships and sell hydraulic products.
• Travel to customer sites across the UK.

Skills

External sales experience

Key account management

Technical sales

Client relationship management

Education

Technical qualification, HNC, HND or 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