Key Account Manager

On Target Recruitment Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne, Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein etabliertes Unternehmen in der britischen Beleuchtungsindustrie sucht einen engagierten Key Account Manager. In dieser spannenden Rolle sind Sie verantwortlich für die Förderung hochwertiger Beleuchtungsprodukte und das Generieren von Nachfrage durch strategisches Projektmanagement in verschiedenen Sektoren. Sie werden Entscheidungsträger beeinflussen, Beziehungen aufbauen und sicherstellen, dass die Produkte optimal auf die Projektbedürfnisse abgestimmt sind. Das Unternehmen bietet ein dynamisches Umfeld, in dem Ihre Fähigkeiten geschätzt werden, und bietet zahlreiche Vorteile, einschließlich eines attraktiven Gehalts mit leistungsabhängiger Vergütung.

Benefits

Firmenwagen

Gesundheitsversorgung

24 Tage Urlaub plus Feiertage

4x Gehalt bei Tod im Dienst

Kreditkarte

Qualifications

• Erfahrung im Außendienst, insbesondere im Bereich Beleuchtung.
• Vertrautheit mit dem Verkaufsprozess im Projektgeschäft.

Responsibilities

• Entwicklung und Pflege starker Beziehungen innerhalb Ihres Gebiets.
• Identifizierung und Umwandlung neuer Projektchancen in Verkäufe.

Skills

Verkaufserfahrung im Bereich Beleuchtung

Beziehungsaufbau

Strategisches Denken

Technisches Wissen

Job description

Key Account Manager

Location: Midlands, Yorkshire, Manchester, Newcastle, England

Type: Permanent, Full-Time

About the Company

With over 40 years of dedicated British lighting manufacturing, our company is committed to delivering high-quality lighting products made in the UK. We pride ourselves on providing industry-leading service to clients nationwide.

Role Overview

We are seeking a passionate Key Account Manager to join the UK's leading lighting manufacturer. You will promote high-quality lighting products, including lighting, lighting controls, and luminaires, and actively generate demand through strategic project hunting across sectors such as Education, Healthcare, Commercial, MOD, and MOJ.

Responsibilities

1. Influence decision-makers like ME contractors, consultants, food manufacturing, logistics, warehouses, and industrial end users to specify our products.
2. Develop and maintain strong relationships within your territory to drive specifications and close project opportunities.
3. Collaborate with lighting designers to ensure optimal product solutions aligned with project needs.
4. Identify and convert new project opportunities into sales.
5. Ensure all activities comply with company policies.

Benefits

• Salary: £40,000 - £65,000 + OTE £90,000 - £100,000+
• Company car
• Health care
• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays and 3 additional days for Christmas shutdown
• Death in service cover (4x salary)
• Credit card

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate has a background in lighting, especially external sales, and experience working with lighting contractors, installers, designers, or wholesalers. A good understanding of the project sales process and exposure to sectors like food manufacturing, logistics, warehouses, or industrial is preferred.

You should be a confident communicator, capable of influencing specifications and securing project wins. Ambition, relationship-building skills, strategic thinking, and technical knowledge are essential. The role suits someone on an upward career trajectory, eager to learn and develop both personally and professionally.

Application Details

If interested, apply now!
Consultant: Sarah Dimmock
Email: [e-mail]
Tel: [phone]
Candidates must be eligible to work and live in the UK.

About On Target

We specialize in sales, technical, and commercial roles across sectors including Engineering, Construction, Building Services, Medical & Scientific, and Industrial Solutions, placing personnel at all levels up to Director across the UK and internationally.