Key Account Manager

Verto People, Ltd.; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of Fluid Transfer Solutions is seeking a Key Account Manager to remotely manage UK-wide accounts and develop new sales opportunities. The successful candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in external sales within the fluid transfer/hydraulic sector. Responsibilities include key account management and business development of hydraulic products. Competitive salary and benefits come with the role.

Benefits

Commission / Bonus structure

Company car

Travel allowances

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Phone and laptop provided

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of external sales experience in fluid transfer or hydraulic sector.
• Experience selling hydraulic equipment such as hoses, valves, or fittings.
• Determination and enthusiasm to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Manage key accounts and develop new business in fluid transfer products.
• Work towards taking over largest key accounts and director duties.
• Identify new clients that can benefit from hydraulic product range.
• Maintain relationships and achieve sales targets.

Skills

Account Management

Business Development

Sales Negotiation

Customer Relationship Management

Technical Sales

Education

Technical qualification 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 Key Account Manager/ Area Sales Manager / Technical Sales Manager 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.

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

Role

• 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.
• Maintaining 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.

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.