Key Account Manager

Staffline; Pershore; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Health Care Options

Competitive pension contribution

Employee benefits platform for retail:

Job summary

Staffline in Pershore, Worcestershire is seeking a Key Account Manager to manage strategic accounts and develop new business within a manufacturing environment.

You will report to the Sales Director, focusing on relationship-led account management, growth of existing key accounts, and proactive new business development. The role requires cross-functional collaboration and periodic international travel to visit clients.

Qualifications

• B2B sales experience in engineering or manufacturing is required.
• Strong communication skills to build diverse client relationships.
• Willingness to travel internationally for client visits.
• Proven track record with customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Own strategic relationships with key accounts and drive growth.
• Provide technical and application engineering support to customers.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to meet operational and strategic goals.
• Negotiate terms and pricing with OEM customers.

Skills

B2B sales experience

Communication skills

International travel

Customer relationship examples

Job description

Position: Key Account Manager
Location: Pershore, Worcestershire
Job Type: Permanent / Onsite

My client, a highly specialised manufacturing business are on the hunt for a driven and dynamic account manager to join their Sales Team!

Role and Responsibilities – Key Account Manager

Reporting to the Sales Director, the role primarily consists of relationship‑led strategic account management and new business development. Using a strategic, value‑based approach, you will be responsible for growing existing key accounts while proactively developing new business opportunities.

Other responsibilities

• Provide technical support to customers (application engineering solutions)
• Cross‑functional collaboration to achieve operational and strategic objectives
• Management of OEM accounts
• Negotiate pricing and commercial terms with customers

Experience or Qualifications – Key Account Manager

• Industry B2B sales experience essential (engineering or manufacturing)
• Good communication to enable effective relationships with a diverse range of customers
• Previous experience of international travel visiting clients
• Examples of customer relationships that have been successful

Benefits – Key Account Manager

• 24 Days + Bank Holidays (Inclusive of Christmas Shutdown)
• Private Health Care Options
• Competitive pension contribution
• Employee benefits platform for retail discounts