Key Account Manager - Sector Specialist

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Key Account Manager to drive sales in the energy sector. This role involves managing a significant portfolio, developing strategic relationships, and leading negotiations with key stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in account management, a strong understanding of energy needs, and a results-driven mindset. Join a passionate team that values diversity and offers a supportive environment for professional growth. If you are ready to make an impact and contribute to innovative energy solutions, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme

25 days annual leave

Private healthcare

Employee rewards portal

Contributory pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing key accounts worth £30m+.
• Strong understanding of energy sector needs and solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a sales pipeline of approximately £30m+.
• Build strategic relationships and secure new sales opportunities.

Skills

Key Account Management

Sales Strategy

Relationship Building

Negotiation Skills

Energy Sector Knowledge

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

HNC in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Client:

ENWL

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

05b9fd5b4852

Job Description:

At Electricity Northwest (Construction & Maintenance) Limited, we are committed to creating a sense of belonging for our colleagues. We ask our applicants to talk to us about any reasonable adjustments that may be required throughout our recruitment processes. We provide value-added power engineering services to private network owners, Embedded Generation investors & Carbon-reducing organisations. Through innovative design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance, we have a significant pipeline of projects, including major private infrastructure network developments, microgrid solutions, gas/hydrogen-based generation, and grid support through battery storage schemes.

Our Role
The Key Account Managers are responsible for driving sales in their associated sector to achieve the company sales target and growth strategy.

We are looking to expand in the following sectors, and if you have an impressive record in any of these, we would love to hear from you:

• Manufacturing and Industrial
• Healthcare/Higher Education/Local Government
• Generation & Development BESS/Hydrogen/Solar/Behind the Meter (BtM)

In this role, you will be responsible for developing a sales pipeline and managing a portfolio of approximately £30m+. Building robust strategic relationships with key stakeholders, you will identify and secure new sales opportunities with both existing and new customers, managing the whole sales cycle.

To be successful, you will be results-driven and tenacious, with the ability to build strategic relationships quickly and network with key stakeholders, promoting company solutions. You will own key accounts, understand customer needs, ensure these are successfully met, and manage any customer challenges to a successful resolution. This will include leading negotiations at the C-level with large commercial clients, utilities, investors, and developers, and managing tender processes.

What we’re looking for

Proven experience as a key account manager, developing and maintaining a portfolio of approximately £30m+ in one of the above sectors, with a key understanding of energy and operational needs, enabling the origination of solutions for customers. Educated to degree level and/or HNC in Electrical Engineering. Proven experience of successfully achieving company targets, tenacious and results-driven.

What we’re offering
As a vital team member, in return for your expertise, inclusive approach, and commitment, we will provide a favourable salary and the chance to join a passionate and welcoming team. We are committed to ensuring our people are supported and are proud of our reward and benefits offer, which includes:

• An annual bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave increasing with length of service
• Private healthcare
• An employee rewards portal offering discounts on several well-known brands
• A market-leading contributory pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Opportunity for professional development through our L&D function

Our people are important to us, and we’re passionate about creating a great place to work where we can all be ourselves, reach our full potential, and build long-lasting careers. We’re striving to increase diversity of thought and talent in our workforce and to recruit a highly skilled workforce that’s representative of the communities we serve. For us, embracing our differences is what makes us stronger.

Should you require any additional support with your application, or any adjustments, please contact our Recruitment team at [e-mail] or on 0845 366 0092 (option 2)

Any offer made will remain conditional until pre-employment checks are complete to a level deemed satisfactory by Electricity North West. Due to the nature of this role, the following pre-employment checks will be required: references from previous employers, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), and a Drug & Alcohol test.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.

We don't accept speculative CVs from agencies. Any received will result in us asserting ownership of the candidate, and no fee will be payable.

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