Senior Key Account Manager (Water Hygiene)

Randstad Staffing; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK consultancy is seeking a Senior Key Account Manager in Cardiff to oversee major contracts and drive commercial growth in the Water Hygiene sector. The role involves strategic account leadership, mentorship to Key Account Managers, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Water Hygiene and a proven track record in financial management. Comprehensive benefits and a competitive rewards package are included.

Benefits

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice

Life Assurance (3x salary)

Lifestyle/gym discounts

Robust mental-health support

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Water Hygiene and Water Treatment account management.
• Strong track record of mentoring and leading account management teams.
• Comfortable managing budgets and financial oversight.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the profitability and fulfilment of major contracts.
• Drive additional sales by securing new business opportunities.
• Facilitate audits to ensure compliance with standards.
• Lead on-site teams and ensure health and safety compliance.
• Deliver financial and operational reports to senior management.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Leadership

Communication

Compliance knowledge

Job description

Senior Key Account Manager, Water Hygiene

The Opportunity

Are you a seasoned Water Hygiene professional with a strong Commercial background ready to move beyond standard account management and into a high-level leadership role?

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We are seeking a Senior Key Account Manager to join a premier UK consultancy within their Water division. This is a strategic appointment designed for a high‑performer who can lead from the front, mentoring a team of Key Account Managers while overseeing the financial health and growth of a major client portfolio.

This role offers a rare blend of operational leadership, financial oversight, and mentorship, allowing you to shape rikk culture and success of the department.

Why This Role is Different

• A True Leadership Platform: You aren’t just managing contracts; you will chair both sales and operational meetings, setting the strategic agenda for the team.
• Mentorship & Legacy: You will act as the primary support network and mentor for Key Account Managers, guiding their professional development and effectiveness.
• Strategic Growth: You will have the autonomy to identify new revenue streams, maximise service offerings, and contribute directly to the company's long‑term success, which of course you will be fully rewarded for financially.
• Comprehensive Benefits: From electric vehicle salary sacrifice and Life Assurance (3x salary) to lifestyle/gym discounts and a robust mental‑health support network, the package is designed to support your total well‑being. There will be of course a very attractive rewards package to recognise and reward high performance and account growth.
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The Role

Reporting directly to the Business Unit Lead, you will ensure the delivery of high‑quality service while driving commercial expansion within the domestic water hygiene and treatment sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Account Leadership: Oversee the profitability and fulfilment of major contracts, ensuring you consistently exceed client expectations.
• Sales & Revenue Growth: Drive additional sales by working with your team to secure new business opportunities within existing and potential client bases.
• Compliance & Excellence: Facilitate internal and external audits to ensure 100% compliance with Legionella Control Association (L ((_text_ LCA) standards ) and industry regulations.
• Operational Oversight: Lead on‑site teams and collaborate with SHEQ to ensure staff training, competency, and strict adherence to health Directions.
• besk Performance Reporting: Deliver detailed financial and operational reports to senior management, demonstrating clear growth and efficiency gains.

Required Skills & Experience

• Industry Expertise: Extensive experience in Water Hygiene and Water Treatment account management within the commercial sector, i.e., Cooling towers, FMCG, Healthcare etc.
• Proven Leadership: A strong track record of mentoring, developing, and_VOLUME_ leading account management teams.
• Financial Acumen: Comfortable managing budgets, P&L oversight, and driving commercial targets.
• Compliance Knowledge: Deep understanding of LCA guidelines and health and safety regulations within the water sector.
• Communication: An exceptional communicator capable of negotiating and influencing at all levels, from site teams när senior stakeholders.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and sebuah welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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