Market Development & Key Account Manager

Manpower (United Kingdom); Hilcote; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Health insurance

Hybrid work

Job summary

ManpowerGroup are recruiting for a Market Development & Key Account Manager on behalf of an established international manufacturer specialising in sustainable returnable packaging solutions.

The role aims to drive sales, identify new opportunities, and maximise revenue across UK and Europe, with a 40-hour week, hybrid working, and a competitive package including base £50k–£60k plus OTE £70k–£80k, company car and benefits.

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.
• Full clean UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales and business growth by identifying new opportunities and converting prospects into customers.
• Maximise revenue and margin through market research and sector knowledge.
• Develop and maintain relationships with potential and existing customers and key stakeholders.
• Work with internal teams to create tailored solutions and compelling value propositions.

Skills

Business development

Sales

Key account management

Customer relationship

Market research

UK driving licence

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Business/Engineering degree

Job description

Market Development & Key Account Manager

Market Development & Key Account Manager

Hours: 40 Hours Per Week (Full Time) Monday - Friday

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.
• 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.
• Ability to present technical solutions clearly and effectively.
• Proven record of delivering commercial results.
• Additional European language skills would be advantageous.
• Company vehicle
• Support from a dedicated, experienced Company network
• Development and training opportunities
• 24 days' holiday, your Birthday off, plus bank holidays and the option to purchase holidays
• Life assurance and EAP
• Health insurance.

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£50,000 - £60,000 basic salary, OTE of £70,000 - £80,000 plus company car and benefits

Perks and Benefits Generous annual leave, plus public holidays based on location. Extra annual leave for your birthday or an alternative celebration day. Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Pension plan with contributions from Mauve Group (where applicable). Opportunities for professional growth via Mauve Academy – our learning portal. Annual training allowance for career development. Hybrid working environment, with home setup allowance (where applicable). Optical benefits (£155/€180 toward eye tests, glasses, and lenses). Exciting opportunities, including domestic/international travel, team meet-ups, and company-wide events.