National Accounts Leader – Hybrid, Growth & Leadership

KONE; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Bonus

EV car

Dental insurance

Gymflex membership

Life/Partner Assurance

Critical Illness Issurance

Kone discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Long Service Awards

24/7 GP Support & Wellbeing Access

Job summary

KONE UK is seeking an experienced Head of Key Accounts to lead our National Accounts function across Great Britain. You will drive customer retention, profitable growth and the strategic development of key relationships while building and coaching a high-performing team.

The role requires managing senior level relationships, leading commercial negotiations and expanding engagement across KONE’s Modernisation portfolio. Travel across GB is expected.

Qualifications

• Proven senior leadership in National/Key/Strategic Accounts.
• Experience managing customer-facing teams and complex negotiations.
• Strong commercial acumen with focus on growth and retention.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop a team of Key Account Managers and operations.
• Develop senior relationships with strategic national accounts and negotiate contracts.
• Drive profitable growth and expand engagement across portfolio.
• Collaborate with regional teams to ensure service excellence.
• Identify opportunities for Modernisation and new business.

Skills

Senior leadership

National Accounts

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Business growth

Team development

Job description

KONE UK is seeking an experienced Head of Key Accounts to lead our National Accounts function across Great Britain. You will drive customer retention, profitable growth and the strategic development of key relationships while building and coaching a high-performing team.

The role requires managing senior level relationships, leading commercial negotiations and expanding engagement across KONE’s Modernisation portfolio. Travel across GB is expected.