Key Account Manager: Growth in Advanced Manufacturing

Orion Electrotech; Newbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Enhanced pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Sickness benefits that increase with 1

Job summary

Orion Electrotech in Newbury seeks an experienced Key Account Manager to own day-to-day commercial management of key customer accounts and drive long-term growth. You will work closely with engineering, manufacturing and quality teams, acting as the primary commercial contact and ensuring excellent service.

The role requires a proven track record in face-to-face B2B sales within manufacturing, handling long sales cycles, and a proactive, customer-focused approach with strong communication

Qualifications

• Face-to-face B2B sales or account management in manufacturing.
• Experience with long sales cycles and complex customer needs.
• Proven ability to grow and develop key accounts.
• Experience preparing quotations and handling customer enquiries.
• Proactive, customer-focused with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of key customer accounts with exceptional service.
• Build relationships with stakeholders across procurement, engineering and quality.
• Prepare quotations and support commercial activities within pricing frameworks.
• Identify opportunities for account growth, repeat business and upselling.
• Maintain CRM records, forecasts and pipeline activity.
• Coordinate with internal teams to deliver customer requirements.
• Support reviews and provide commercial updates.
• Gather market intelligence to inform business strategy.

Skills

B2B Sales

Account Management

Commercial Awareness

Stakeholder Management

Excellent Communication

Job description

Orion Electrotech in Newbury seeks an experienced Key Account Manager to own day-to-day commercial management of key customer accounts and drive long-term growth. You will work closely with engineering, manufacturing and quality teams, acting as the primary commercial contact and ensuring excellent service.

The role requires a proven track record in face-to-face B2B sales within manufacturing, handling long sales cycles, and a proactive, customer-focused approach with strong communication