Key Account Manager - South

Vero HR; Oxford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Competitive package with real earning potential

Supportive and agile team culture

Job summary

A financial services provider in the UK is seeking a Key Account Manager to drive growth in the independent garage sector. Responsibilities include targeting new business, running product demos, and managing the territory effectively. The ideal candidate will have a proven sales background, particularly in the automotive industry, and a full UK driving license. This role offers a basic salary of £45,000 plus OTE of £20,000, generous leave, and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in field sales, ideally in automotive.
• A confident, engaging personality - someone who enjoys being out on the road, meeting clients face-to-face.
• Solid understanding of the independent garage landscape or ability to quickly grasp the nuances of this fast-moving market.
• Self-starter mentality with strong organisational and time management skills.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel within the South.

Responsibilities

• Target, engage, and win new business across independent garages, MOT centres, tyre shops, and retail automotive outlets.
• Build trust with garage owners and managers by understanding their pain points and offering solutions.
• Run product demos and present how our payment services benefit their customers.
• Own your territory, managing your pipeline and converting prospects into clients.
• Represent the brand at local trade shows and networking opportunities.

Skills

Field sales experience

Engaging personality

Organizational skills

Understanding of independent garage landscape

Self-starter mentality

Job description

This range is provided by Payment Assist Ltd. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Direct message the job poster from Payment Assist Ltd

We are the internal recruitment partner for our client, a UK-based financial services provider that offers interest-free payment solutions, primarily within the automotive sector.

Are you a natural relationship-builder with a passion for the automotive industry? Do you thrive on winning new business and making a real impact at ground level?

We're looking for a Key Account Manager to lead our growth across the independent garage sector in the South of England.

This is your chance to represent a flexible, forward-thinking payment solution that helps garages increase conversions and customer loyalty.

Responsibilities:

• Target, engage, and win new business across independent garages, MOT centres, tyre shops, and retail automotive outlets.
• Build trust with garage owners and managers by understanding their pain points and offering solutions that make a difference.
• Run product demos and present clearly how our payment services benefit their customers and bottom line.
• Own your territory - driving activity, managing your pipeline, and converting prospects into loyal clients.
• Represent the brand at local trade shows, industry events, and networking opportunities.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Proven experience in field sales, ideally in automotive.
• A confident, engaging personality - someone who enjoys being out on the road, meeting clients face-to-face.
• Solid understanding of the independent garage landscape or ability to quickly grasp the nuances of this fast-moving market.
• Self-starter mentality with strong organisational and time management skills.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel within the South (including areas such as London, the Southeast, and Southwest).

In return we are offering:

• A competitive basic salary of £45,000 (plus OTE of £20,000).
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• An opportunity to join a fast-growing business that's reshaping how garages offer flexible payments to customers.
• High autonomy and trust to shape your region
• Competitive package, real earning potential, and long-term career growth.
• Supportive and agile team culture where innovation is valued.

Interested? Then APPLY now for immediate consideration.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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