Key Account Manager (Castings)

Williams Manufacturing; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a well-established manufacturer as a Key Account Manager, where your expertise in sales and the foundry industry will be pivotal. This exciting role offers the chance to manage top clients, drive sales growth, and influence company success while working in a supportive team environment. With a focus on engineering sector casting sales and a commitment to quality, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic manufacturing setting. If you’re ready to take your career to the next level, this opportunity awaits you.

Benefits

Company Car

Pension

Company Benefits

Holidays

Bank Holidays

Company Events

Qualifications

• Proven track record in sales and account management.
• Experience in the foundry industry is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Top 10 foundry customers to meet sales targets.
• Generate increased sales/profit from engineering casting sales.

Skills

Sales Management

Account Management

Foundry Industry Knowledge

Technical Drawing Interpretation

Job description

Key Account Manager

Birmingham

Competitive Salary Negotiable DOE + Bonus + Car + Holidays + Bank Holidays + Pension + Company Benefits + Company Events

ARE YOU A SALES PROFESSIONAL OR KEY ACCOUNT MANAGER WITH EXPERIENCE IN ANY CASTING OR FOUNDRY ENVIRONMENT?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established manufacturer known for quality. They have a strong reputation and offer a varied role within a great team environment.

The role suits sales, new business development, or key account managers with experience in the foundry or castings industry. Applicants should understand casting processes and be able to interpret technical drawings.

Reporting to the Foundry Division Director, you will manage and grow the Top 10 foundry customers to meet sales targets, focusing on profitability and efficiency. You will act as the voice of the customer on sales, design, quality, pricing, and delivery, aiming to increase sales and profit from engineering sector casting sales, support OEM business growth, and assist with export sales in Europe.

This role offers an exciting prospect for sales professionals or key account managers to join a manufacturer that has recently invested significantly in its facilities and is striving for World Class manufacturer status. It is an autonomous role with scope to influence the company's success.

Key Responsibilities

1. Manage the Top 10 foundry customers to meet targets
2. Generate increased sales/profit from engineering casting sales, OEM sales, and export sales in Europe
3. Manage and develop the sales efforts within the Foundry, liaising internally with sales teams, reps, agents, and stakeholders
4. Contribute to ongoing improvement and development of pricing strategies
5. Act as the voice of the customer on sales, design, quality, pricing, and delivery
6. Support company promotional and marketing activities

Candidate Requirements

1. Proven track record in sales and account management
2. Experience in the foundry industry
3. Familiarity with grey iron casting processes