Key Account Manager | South | 1748

CPJ Recruitment; Guildford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading interiors brand in the UK is seeking a Key Account Manager for their field/home-based role. You will manage relationships with independent retailers and drive revenue through account management. Ideal candidates should have experience in selling interior products and strong commercial acumen. This opportunity provides excellent training, a competitive salary up to £50,000, OTE of £85k total, and additional benefits including healthcare and holidays.

Benefits

Choice of company car

Private healthcare

28 days holidays plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Consultative, well presented account management experience.
• Experience selling interior products highly desirable.
• Experience managing accounts with retailers or distributors.

Responsibilities

• Represent a prestigious interior product brand as a Key Account Manager.
• Develop commercial relationships with independent key retailers.
• Identify incremental growth opportunities within retail accounts.

Skills

Consultative account management

Experience with interior products

Commercial acumen

Job description

Overview

MARKET LEADER in interior products | Global brand | award winning employer. Exceptional opportunity if you have sold interior products into retail. Key Account Manager - high end interior products - into retail accounts (Field / home based).

Area: Surrey, Berkshire, Wiltshire, Dorset, Sussex. The role is field / home based and focused on account management with 100 independent key retailers.

Responsibilities

• Represent a prestigious interior product brand in the market as a Key Account Manager.
• This role is 100% account management, developing commercial relationships with independent key retailers.
• Develop brand exposure and revenue by identifying incremental growth opportunities within retail accounts.
• Utilise consultative account management skills to enhance brand development and revenue within your accounts.
• Work with customers with an interest in marketing, social media and design to support brand development.

The Company

Our client is a market leading interiors brand synonymous with prestige, quality and operates at the premium end of the market. With a legacy of over 100 years they have become an employer of choice and have won numerous industry and independent awards for both their credentials as an employer and manufacturer. They have eco-friendly manufacturing facilities and bring to the market on-trend, innovative products.

This is a rare opportunity to join one of the leading employers in the UK. The successful Key Account Manager will benefit from superb training and development and future progressive opportunities.

Candidate Profile / Qualifications

• Consultative, well presented account management experience (ideally with an interiors background).
• Experience selling interior products such as KBB, flooring, kitchen work tops, bathroom brassware, soft furnishings, surfaces/decorative products (or similar) will be of interest.
• Experience managing retailers or distributor accounts.
• A strong appreciation of premium branded products is advantageous.
• Strong, well-rounded commercial acumen.

Package

Basic salary: up to £45,000 - £50,000. OTE £20,000–£45,000 (realistic in year one, £85k total).Choice of company car. Private healthcare. DOS 28 days holiday plus bank holidays. Ref: CPJ1748