Key Account Manager - Ireland and NI

Crown Paints Ireland Limited; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading paint supplier in Northern Ireland is seeking a Key Account Manager to drive sales growth with major retail brands. The successful candidate will possess expertise in key account management and a proven track record in sales. You will lead commercial activities, achieve financial objectives, and build strong relationships with clients. This position offers the autonomy to manage your accounts and contribute to the company's strategic growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Key Account Management position within similar sectors.
• Consistent record of achieving sales growth.
• Confidence handling budgets and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial activities across the retail channel in Ireland.
• Achieve sales, revenue, and financial objectives.
• Build strong, trust-based relationships with accounts.

Skills

Experience in Key Account Management

Record of delivering sales growth

Commercial competence

CRM system proficiency

Microsoft Office skills

Coaching and mentoring

Job description

Overview

Key Account Manager – Retail, NI and Ireland

Are you ready to take ownership of driving sales growth with some of the UK and Ireland’s leading retail brands? Join a trusted business with strong market presence and well-known paint brands.

Responsibilities

As our new Key Account Manager across NI and Ireland, you’ll play a central role in growing our market share and strengthening our position with group retail customers. Reporting to the National Sales Manager, you’ll work closely with our Ireland commercial sales team while leading your own accounts with a high level of autonomy.

• Lead commercial activities across the retail channel in Ireland, preparing and completing Business Plans with group customers
• Achieve sales, revenue, and financial objectives while coordinating approved budgets (P&L, promotions)
• Grow core brands in the retail market, leading product launches and promotional activity
• Build strong, trust-based relationships with accounts, supported by tight collaboration with the wider commercial and marketing teams
• Influence market strategy with insights, forecasts, and account development plans that deliver long-term growth

Success will be measured by your ability to hit sales and profitability targets, strengthen partnerships with customers, and deliver on strategic growth plans.

What you need to bring

• Experience in a Key Account Management position. Ideally within similar sectors.
• Consistent record of delivering sales growth
• Strong commercial competence with confidence handling budgets and profitability
• CRM system proficiency and solid Microsoft Office skills
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel (including some overnight stays)
• The ability to coach and mentor a sales team

What kind of person will thrive in this role?

• A natural relationship builder who puts the customer at the centre
• Commercially minded, persuasive, and confident in negotiations
• Collaborative and solution-focused, with a willingness to share insights across teams
• Flexible, self-motivated, and comfortable working independently in a field-based role

You’ll be part of an encouraging, nine-person sales team across Ireland, where knowledge sharing, collaboration, and a strong commercial drive are part of everyday work. This role also gives you the autonomy to lead your own accounts while being backed by well-recognised brands and a wider global business.

Does it sound like a match to you? If you’re ready to take the lead in growing retail sales across Ireland, we’d love to hear from you.