Key Account Manager

Wolseley UK Limited; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist trade merchant is seeking a Key Account Manager to drive business growth within the P&D sector. This role involves identifying new opportunities, liaising with sales teams, and providing product support to national accounts. Ideal candidates should possess strong business development experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build effective customer relationships. The position offers a competitive salary, bonus potential, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Annual leave increasing with service

Generous pension scheme

Bonuses potential

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Excellent business development experience with strong results.
• Good social skills with strong attention to detail.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities in the P&D sector.
• Liaise with sales and operational staff to optimize customer service.
• Provide product support to national account customers during the sales cycle.
• Collaborate with internal teams for smooth project delivery.
• Attend trade shows to represent the business and generate leads.

Skills

Business development experience

Effective communication skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Job description

Salary:

Competitive Salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Key Account Manager – Plumb Centre – P&D

Location:

Central UK (Locations inc. but not limited to Wales, Shropshire, Cambridgeshire, Norwich)

So, who are we?

We are Wolseley - a leading specialist trade merchant across the UK and Ireland. We pride ourselves in putting our people and customers at the heart of everything we do – and best of all, provide opportunities to develop skills and build careers through our award-winning Wolseley Talent Guild.

Also, did we mention?

In addition to the competitive salary, there are also benefits on tap – including...

Annual leave (increasing with length of service), a generous pension scheme (matched up to 9%), potential to earn bonuses, enhanced maternity / adoption leave and access to a great range of online and high street discounts.

We also promote positive health and wellbeing by offering free access to healthcare, our popular YuLife app, our Cycle to Work scheme and more!

As a Key Account Manager you’ll be responsible for:

• Identifying and developing new business opportunities and incremental growth from within the P&D sector
• To liaise with sales, branch and other operational staff to optimise the service provided to the customers.
• Provide product support and product guidance to national account customers throughout the sales cycle.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams, operations, and National Account Director to ensure smooth project delivery and after-sales service.
• Attend trade shows and exhibitions representing the business and generate leads.

And here’s what we’d like you to have:

• Excellent business development experience / results driven
• Good social skills and strong attention to detail
• Effective communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage time and priorities independently.
• Confidence interacting with customers and suppliers to build effective relationships
• Plumbing & heating / Trade knowledge advantageous

Please be aware that we are extending the application period for this role until the new year. Consequently, interviews will not be held until then. Rest assured, we will review your application, but this process may take a bit longer than usual. If you don’t hear from us right away, please don’t worry. In the meantime, we hope you have a wonderful festive break!

We look forward to receiving your application!

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