Key Account Manager

Cromwell; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Monthly commission scheme

Enhanced pension contribution

20 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Healthcare Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work

Employee discounts

Discount Cromwell products

Job summary

Cromwell is seeking a proactive Key Account Manager to cover Sheffield, Doncaster and East Humber region. You will manage key customer relationships, identify new business opportunities and deliver tailored solutions with our technical teams, driving growth and profitability.

A strong track record in account management and negotiation is essential. You will work closely with branch colleagues and specialists to develop account plans, deliver exceptional service, and stay ahead of market trends.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a target-driven sales or key account management role.
• Strong track record in building long-term customer relationships.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Commercial awareness with ability to identify opportunities that deliver value for both customer and business.
• Strong planning and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a portfolio of key customer accounts, building trusted, long-term relationships.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities to drive sales growth and increase market share.
• Deliver tailored solutions by working collaboratively with technical specialists and branch colleagues.
• Develop account plans that maximise customer value, retention and profitability.
• Act as the primary point of contact for your customers, providing exceptional service and support.
• Monitor market trends and customer requirements to identify opportunities for continuous growth.

Skills

Key account management

Sales

Negotiation

Communication

Planning

Driving licence

Travel

Job description

Key Account Manager - Sheffield, Doncaster and East Humber region.

As our new Key Account Manager, you'll play a key role in driving business growth by developing strong, long-term partnerships with some of our most valued customers. Managing a portfolio of key accounts, you'll identify opportunities to grow existing business, win new opportunities and deliver tailored solutions that help our customers achieve their goals.

Working closely with our technical specialists, branch network and wider sales teams, you'll become a trusted advisor to your customers, understanding their challenges and providing value beyond products. If you're passionate about building relationships, delivering exceptional customer experiences and achieving commercial success, we'd love to hear from you.

Some of your key responsibilities:

• Manage and grow a portfolio of key customer accounts, building trusted, long-term relationships.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities to drive sales growth and increase market share.
• Deliver tailored solutions by working collaboratively with technical specialists and branch colleagues.
• Develop account plans that maximise customer value, retention and profitability.
• Act as the primary point of contact for your customers, providing exceptional service and support.
• Monitor market trends and customer requirements to identify opportunities for continuous growth.

What do I need to be successful in this role?

• Proven experience in a target-driven sales or key account management role.
• A strong track record of building and developing long-term customer relationships.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to identify opportunities that deliver value for both the customer and the business.
• Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly within your territory.

What's in it for me?

• A competitive salary alongside a monthly commission scheme that rewards your success.
• Company car.
• Enhanced employer pension contribution.
• 20 days annual leave entitlement plus Bank Holidays. We also offer the opportunity to purchase additional annual leave should you need a little extra time.
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity pay to support you and your family during life's important moments.
• A company-funded Healthcare Cash Plan, giving you access to everyday healthcare benefits.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), providing confidential support whenever you need it.
• Additional benefits including Cycle to Work, Company Sick Pay, employee discounts and discounted Cromwell products.

Who are Cromwell?

No matter where you are in your career - or where you want to be - we're here to create a great place to work where you can grow, perform and love what you do. At Cromwell, we're all individuals with unique backgrounds and personalities, but we have one thing in common: delivering exceptional service for our customers. And we do this through our purpose of Keeping Industry Working.

Cromwell has been established for over 50 years and is one of the UK's leading suppliers of industrial tools, maintenance, repair and operational products. We provide our customers with an unrivalled range of products and technical expertise, helping businesses across a wide range of industries operate safely, efficiently and effectively.

Diversity & Inclusion

Our aim is to create an environment that is welcoming to all people and ensures we treat each other and our customers with respect. We value different perspectives, encourage innovation and create a workplace where everyone feels able to contribute, develop and succeed.