Market Development & Key Account Manager

Manpower (United Kingdom); Alfreton CP; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Pension 8%

Health insurance

Life assurance

Birthday off

Job summary

Manpower UK is recruiting for a Market Development & Key Account Manager based in Alfreton, Derbyshire. The role focuses on driving sales and growth by identifying opportunities, converting prospects, and maximizing revenue through market research and strategic relationships.

You will develop tailored solutions, work with internal teams to deliver value propositions, and manage significant UK and international accounts, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and customer partnership.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in business development, sales, or key account management.
• Proven success in winning new business and developing customer relationships.
• Strong ability to identify customer needs and develop commercially successful solutions.
• Track record of driving revenue growth through a consultative sales approach.
• Knowledge of the UK and wider European market.
• Full clean UK driving licence.
• Experience managing global multinational Key Accounts (>US$5–10 million per year).

Responsibilities

• Identify new opportunities, converting prospects into customers.
• Maximise revenue and margin through market research and relationship building.
• Attend seminars, trade shows, and similar opportunities to raise client profile.
• Develop tailored solutions and compelling value propositions with internal teams.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver customer-focused solutions.

Skills

Business development

Sales

Key account management

Customer relationship

Market analysis

Strategic planning

UK market knowledge

Driving licence

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Business degree

Engineering degree

Related field

Tools

CRM software

MS Office

Job description

**Market Development & Key Account Manager** **Hours:** 40 Hours Per Week (Full Time) Monday - Friday **Salary:** £80,000 - £90,000 per annum ManpowerGroup are currently recruiting for a Market Development & Key Account Manager on behalf of an established international manufacturer specialising in sustainable returnable packaging solutions. Supplying a wide range of bespoke plastic transit and storage products, the business supports customers across various industrial sectors with solutions designed to improve operational efficiency, product protection, and supply chain sustainability. With a strong focus on innovation and long-term customer partnerships, the company continues to expand its presence across global markets. **The main purpose of the role:** To drive sales and business growth by identifying new opportunities, converting prospects into customers, and maximising revenue and margin performance through effective market research, relationship building, and sector knowledge. **Key Responsibilities:*** Strong technical, customer and commercial know-how of RTP products and market needs* Proactively share the knowledge, insights with the sales and operations team for higher conversion rate and customer satisfaction* Identify, develop and maintain strong connections with potential and existing customers and key stakeholders, with credibility and mastery in the RTP related operational awareness, attending seminars, trade shows and similar opportunities to raise our clients profile in the market.* Develop an understanding of customer requirements, provide tailored solutions, and drive profitable sales opportunities from initial contact through to completion.* Work closely with internal teams and customers to create tailored solutions and compelling value propositions that drive business success.**Qualifications & Experience Required:*** Extensive experience in business development, sales, or key account management.* Relevant qualification in business, engineering, or a related field.* Proven success in winning new business and developing customer relationships.* Strong ability to identify customer needs and develop commercially successful solutions.* Track record of driving revenue growth through a consultative sales approach.* Ability to analyse markets, understand competitors, and create winning strategies.* Personal contributions and accountability of managing global multinational Key Accounts and Business revenue above US$ 5-10 million per year.* Strong knowledge of the UK and wider European business landscape.* Full clean UK driving licence.**Competencies:*** Strong knowledge of the UK market and competitive landscape.* Good understanding of supply chains and industry sectors.* Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.* Team player with the ability to work across multiple departments.* Proficient IT skills.* Ability to present technical solutions clearly and effectively.* Proven record of delivering commercial results.* Additional European language skills would be advantageous.**Benefits:*** Company vehicle* Support from a dedicated, experienced Company network* Development and training opportunities* Employer Pension contribution 8%* 24 days' holiday, your Birthday off, plus bank holidays and the option to purchase holidays* Life assurance and EAP* Health insurance.If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.## LocationAlfreton, Derbyshire