Key Account Manager

Taylor Higson; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturer in sustainable packaging solutions is seeking a Key Account Manager in the United Kingdom to join their external sales team. This remote role will involve managing existing accounts and generating new business opportunities through strong customer relationships. Candidates should possess strong negotiation skills and a full UK driving license. The position offers a competitive salary, enhanced pension, and 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays.

Benefits

Enhanced pension scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Remote working

Qualifications

• Capability to manage and develop existing accounts.
• Desire to generate new business opportunities.
• Commercially minded with strong negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with existing customers and gain new business.
• Grow existing accounts and identify new opportunities.
• Build strong customer relationships and deliver excellent service.

Skills

Meeting sales targets

Strong negotiation skills

Consultative selling

Relationship management

Job description

Key Account Manager
Deeside - Full-Time Permanent (Remote)
Competitive salary (DOE) Benefits

Overview

We are working with a global manufacturer of sustainable recycled paper, corrugated cardboard and flexible packaging solutions who are currently seeking an enthusiastic, focused and driven Key Account Manager to join their external sales team.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Sales Director the role will involve working with existing customers and equally as important gaining new business from new customers.

You will grow and develop existing accounts and identify new business opportunities. Using your consultative selling skills, listening to what the customer wants, you will build strong relationships with existing and potential customers by understanding their requirements and identifying appropriate solutions. You will work closely with your internal colleagues in customer service, design, supply chain, production and logistics to ensure maximum operational efficiency and deliver the best possible customer service to meet and exceed your own and the companies sales and margin targets.

What We’re Looking For

• The capability to manage and develop existing accounts
• The desire to generate new business opportunities through targeting and identifying specific market areas that complement and are aligned to the business strategy
• Tenacious, positive "can do" attitude
• Commercially minded with strong negotiation and closing skills
• Full UK driving licence

Benefits

• Competitive salary benefits
• Enhanced pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Remote working

Ref: 1641962