Key Account Manager

Wolseley UK; Slough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist trade merchant in the UK, part of the Wolseley Group, is seeking a Key Account Manager based in London. This role involves managing and developing existing accounts, engaging with stakeholders, and driving sales strategies across a specified territory. Candidates should possess account management experience and problem-solving skills, with a preference for those familiar with the pipe industry. The position offers a competitive salary, bonuses, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme matched up to 9%

Access to healthcare services

Cycle to Work scheme

Online and high street discounts

Qualifications

• Experience of operating as an account manager ideally with experience of working across a multi-branch network.
• Demonstrate clear capability in managing complex issues and delivering sustainable results.
• Knowledge of the Pipe industry preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop existing accounts within the territory to maximise growth.
• Take a senior role in identifying and tracking key projects and opportunities.
• Full management of accounts, maintaining relationships across all levels.

Skills

Account management experience

Sales territory planning

Stakeholder engagement

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Salary:

Competitive Salary + Car/Allowance £5,500 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Key Account Manager - London - Pipe Centre

So, who are we? We are Pipe Centre, part of the Wolseley Group - 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, 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 based in London you will be responsible for:

• Working within your own area which covers: West, London, Slough, Brentford, Guildford, Reading and surrounding areas.

• To identify and develop existing accounts within the territory to maximise the growth of sales and margin

• To take a senior role in identifying and tracking key projects and opportunities in the specified territory

• Full management of the account, effectively from site to office with close relationships across all levels

• Engagement with key stakeholders working together to drive the national sales strategy

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

• Knowledge of the Pipe industry preferred but not essential

• Experience of operating as an account manager ideally with experience of working across a multi-branch network.

• Demonstrate clear capability in managing complex issues and delivered sustainable result

• Experience in building a sales territory plan, managing both key accounts and developing new business against sales targets and KPIs

We look forward to receiving your application!