Key Account Manager

Laborare Group Limited; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in specialty chemicals is seeking a Key Account Manager to strengthen strategic account relationships in the UK&I. This role involves nurturing client satisfaction, driving business development, and requires extensive experience in sales, particularly within the chemical sector. Offering a competitive salary alongside bonuses and allowances, it promises an engaging work environment focusing on innovation and client success.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus

Company car or car allowance

Pension scheme

Career development and training opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in key/corporate account management (5+ years preferred).
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to interact with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of high-value multiple site accounts.
• Develop strategic account plans to drive growth and retention.
• Collaborate with technical teams to meet customer requirements.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship-building

Education

Degree in Chemistry or related science

Job description

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Location: United Kingdom (Remote with regular client travel)

Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Car Allowance + Benefits

About Us

Our client are a leading provider of specialty and commodity chemicals across the UK and Ireland, serving industries such as pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, HI&I, coatings, inks, adhesives, sealants and water treatment. With a commitment to innovation, sustainability, and customer success, we partner with some of the world’s most respected organizations.

We are now seeking an experienced and results-driven Key Account Manager to join our commercial team and lead strategic account relationships across a portfolio of key clients across the UK&I.

Role Overview

As a Key Account Manager, you will be responsible for maintaining and growing relationships with our most important clients. You will act as the main point of contact, driving business development, identifying new opportunities, and ensuring high levels of client satisfaction. This role requires a strong commercial mindset, understanding of large product portfolios/services and applications, and the ability to build long-term partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of high-value multiple site accounts across the UK and Ireland
• Develop strategic account plans to drive growth and retention
• Identify and capitalize on new business opportunities within existing accounts
• Collaborate with technical and product teams to meet customer requirements
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer feedback
• Prepare and deliver presentations, proposals, and contract negotiations
• Attend industry events, client meetings, and trade shows

Requirements

• Proven experience in key/corporate account management or sales within the chemical industry (5+ years preferred)
• Degree in Chemistry or related science or business related discipline
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to with internal and external stakeholders to manage complex accounts
• Willingness to travel across the UK and Ireland as needed

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary + performance-based bonus (£20-30k pa), Company car or car allowance, Pension scheme,
• Career development and training opportunities
• A supportive, innovative, and collaborative team environment

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and General Business

• Industries

  Wholesale Chemical and Allied Products and Chemical Raw Materials Manufacturing

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