Key Account Manager (MultiBrand)

Group 1 Automotive UK; Maidstone; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Key Account Manager to drive exceptional customer experiences across the South and South East UK. This role is perfect for those passionate about sales and the automotive sector, offering a chance to work with world-class brands. You'll be responsible for managing principal accounts, developing fleet sales, and executing marketing strategies. With a focus on customer satisfaction and a supportive work environment, this position promises growth opportunities through comprehensive training and development programs. Join a dynamic team and make a significant impact in the automotive retail space.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Exclusive retail discounts

Company pension scheme

Family-friendly policies

Cycle-to-work scheme

Healthcare support

Paid community volunteer days

Company share purchase plan

Referral bonuses

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience in sales or target-driven roles.
• Proven customer service skills in a face-to-face environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute marketing and sales activities to promote the brand.
• Maintain structured databases to provide regular reports on activity.
• Order and secure new vehicle stock and manage quick turnaround.

Skills

Sales Experience

Customer Service Skills

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Key Account Manager

Group 1 Automotive UK - (Multibrand)

Remote working covering South and South East UK Territory

Competitive Basic plus OTE + Car

Drive Exceptional Customer Experiences With World-class Brands

Reporting to the Head of Fleet Sales Contract Hire and Leasing, the Key Account Manager is responsible for sales, account management, and operational ownership of our principal accounts, leading to the development of fleet sales to new and existing small, medium, and large fleet customers.

Alongside your customer-centric attitude, you will have a passion for the cars you are selling, conveying that enthusiasm and knowledge with every customer interaction.

This role offers an opportunity to showcase your sales skills and provides avenues for career growth through industry-leading training and development programs. You'll thrive in an environment that values your passion for cars and customer-centric approach, making a significant impact within a global automotive group.

What We Can Offer You:

• Enjoy 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) to rest and recharge
• Exclusive retail discounts on new and used cars, servicing, and more
• Company pension scheme to plan for the future
• Family-friendly policies to help balance home and work life
• Cycle-to-work scheme to reduce commuting costs
• Support for your wellbeing, including access to healthcare professionals and family support services
• Paid community volunteer days
• Company share purchase plan
• Referral bonuses for recommending new team members
• Training and development opportunities for continuous growth
• Life assurance with optional increased coverage
• Flexible working options available upon request

What You’ll Do Day to Day:

• Plan and execute marketing and sales activities to promote the brand and develop local business and contract hire opportunities
• Quote and propose finance options via online funding platforms
• Order and secure new vehicle stock and manage quick turnaround of national account vehicle orders
• Ensure adherence to service level agreements
• Maintain structured databases to provide regular reports on activity, contacts, sales progress, and opportunities
• Mitigate fleet-related risks and adapt strategies as needed
• Develop and review policies related to fleet activities

Helpful Skills and Qualifications:

We welcome your application if you care about delivering great experiences. You don’t need to tick every box:

• Experience in sales or target-driven roles
• Proven customer service skills in a face-to-face environment
• Ability to build rapport and understand consumer signals
• Excellent communication skills
• Motivation to exceed targets
• Influencing and negotiation skills to close sales
• Full UK driving licence

Be part of something big

Group 1 Automotive is experiencing exciting growth. We are the UK's largest partner for Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, and Audi, and the second largest for BMW & MINI. With over 7,000 colleagues across 113 dealerships representing 21 brands, we are at the forefront of automotive retail.

And you don’t need to love cars to work with us—just share our mission to create outstanding and trusted experiences for our customers, partners, and colleagues.

We recognize that our success depends on our people, which is why we offer excellent career opportunities, comprehensive training, competitive pay, benefits, and full support both personally and professionally.