Key Account Manager

Zachary Daniels; West Midlands Combined Authority; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the DIY sector seeks a Key Account Manager to enhance customer relationships and support their National Account Manager. This role offers substantial autonomy and growth potential within a supportive environment, ideal for an ambitious individual eager to make an impact.

Qualifications

• Experience in Key Account Manager role within consumer goods, preferably DIY or FMCG.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to build rapport.
• Proactive mindset with historical success in spotting opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Support National Account Manager in achieving commercial goals.
• Build and manage relationships with key retail customers.
• Monitor sales performance and identify growth areas.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Commercial awareness

Time management

Job description

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Base pay range

Home Based (with travel as required)

We're working with an established and growing business within the DIY sector, currently seeking a Key Account Manager to support their National Account Manager across several key retail customers.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded Key Account Manager or aspiring commercial professional who is keen to step into a role with real visibility, autonomy, and development potential. You'll be joining a forward thinking, supportive business at an exciting stage of growth - with a strong presence across the UK and a respected product range in the DIY space.

The Role:

• Support the National Account Manager in delivering commercial goals and managing a variety of customers from key national retail customers to independents
• As Key Account Manager, you'll build strong day-to-day relationships with buyers and customer stakeholders
• Assist in the creation of joint business plans, promotional schedules, and reporting activities
• Coordinate internally with marketing, supply chain, and other departments to ensure successful execution
• Monitor sales performance and identify areas for growth and improvement
• Take ownership of selected accounts, driving incremental revenue and strengthening partnerships
• Effective time management and journey planning

What We're Looking For:

• Experience in a similar Key Account Manager / Representative role, within a consumer goods environment - ideally DIY or FMCG
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport across all levels
• Commercial awareness and a proactive mindset to spot opportunities
• Organised, reliable, and comfortable working independently as well as part of a wider team
• Eagerness to grow and progress within a business that values talent and initiative

If you're an ambitious Key Account Manager looking for a role with impact and opportunity - this could be the right next step.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Retail Building Materials and Garden Equipment

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