Key Account Manager

CPJ Recruitment; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or EV

OTE £90,000–£100,000

Premium earning potential

Job summary

CPJ Recruitment is seeking a commercially driven Key Account Manager for a leading premium KBB manufacturer in the UK. You will manage an established portfolio of premium retailers across the North East and Yorkshire, building long-term relationships and creating joint business plans to drive growth.

Ideally you will drive product penetration, deliver training on new collections, and collaborate with internal teams to ensure exceptional service and sustained turnover growth across your accounts.

Qualifications

• Experience in field-based sales roles.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Excellent relationship building and account management ability.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop an established portfolio of premium retailers and KBB studios across the North East & Yorkshire.
• Build long-term showroom relationships and create business plans to support growth.
• Increase product penetration and expand in-store product footprint.
• Deliver product training and educate customers on new collections.
• Develop joint business plans with customers to maximise sales growth.
• Grow product categories within independent retailers.
• Support showroom merchandising, displays and promotions.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver excellent customer service.
• Monitor competitor activity and market trends to identify growth opportunities.
• Manage territory with autonomy and professionalism.

Skills

Field sales

Account management

Negotiation

Relationship building

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Join One of the Most Respected Premium KBB Manufacturers in the UK

The Role

This is a rare opportunity to join one of the world's leading premium KBB manufacturers.

Operating across international markets, our client has built an outstanding reputation for design, innovation and product quality, earning the trust of retailers.

Continued year on year growth has created this opportunity with strong relationships already in place. You will inherit an established portfolio of premium retailers and independent KBB studios with significant opportunity to further develop existing relationships and grow regional turnover.

Renowned for exceptional staff retention, outstanding working conditions and recognised as a Great Place to Work, this is an organisation where careers are built, loyalty is rewarded and high performers are given every opportunity to progress.

The Role of Key Account Manager

• Managing and developing an established portfolio of premium independent retailers and KBB studios across the North East & Yorkshire


• Building long term relationships with showroom owners building business plans to support growth


• Increasing product penetration and expanding in store product footprint across existing accounts


• Delivering product training and educating customers on new collections and product innovations


• Developing joint business plans with customers to maximise sales growth


• Growing product categories within independent retailers


• Supporting showroom merchandising, displays and promotional activities


• Working collaboratively with internal colleagues to deliver exceptional customer service


• Monitoring competitor activity and market trends to identify further growth opportunities


• Managing your territory professionally with full autonomy

The Company Hiring a Key Account Manager

Our client is an internationally recognised premium interiors / KBB manufacturer with an enviable reputation for quality, innovation and customer excellence.

Through continued investment in product development, sustainability and customer partnerships, the business has achieved sustained year on year growth across both UK and international markets.

This is a business that genuinely invests in its people. Exceptional employee retention, recognised employer accreditations and structured career development make this one of the most desirable employers within the KBB sector.

Successful recruits enjoy outstanding training, excellent earning potential and genuine opportunities to progress into Key Account Management, Regional Management and senior commercial leadership positions.

The Candidate for the Key Account Manager

We are keen to speak with commercially driven field sales professionals who thrive on building long term customer relationships and developing existing accounts.

We would particularly welcome applications from:

• Territory Sales Managers


• Field Sales Executives


• Business Development Managers


• Key Account Managers

Ideally you will have:

• Experience within a field based sales role


• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills


• Excellent relationship building and account management ability


• A professional, consultative approach


• Strong territory planning and commercial planning skills

Experience within KBB, premium interiors or managing retail accounts would be advantageous but is not essential.

Our client is ultimately looking for an outstanding commercial all rounder with the personality, professionalism and ambition to build long term customer partnerships.

The Package on Offer for the Key Account Manager

• Up to £50,000 Basic Salary


• Realistic £90,000 to £100,000 OTE with existing Area Sales Managers achieving these earnings


• Choice of High Specification Company Car or EV including Audi, BMW, Mercedes or equivalent