Strategic Key Account Growth Manager

Kidde Global Solutions; Herne Bay; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Kidde Global Solutions in the United Kingdom seeks a proactive Key Account Manager to drive growth within the current account base and open new UK partnerships. You will oversee annual account planning, pricing, rebates, and attend exhibitions to showcase EMS products.

Role requires strong negotiation, presentation and relationship-building skills, with 2–5 years in a large corporation and a technical degree preferred. The position focuses on strategic growth across the UK market.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in a large corporation.
• Sales, Engineering, or another technical degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage an annual business plan by account.
• Proactively identify new and different business opportunities to provide increased sales.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, issues, and news.
• Ensure all EMS opportunities are managed professionally and cross‑selling opportunities are maximized.
• Ensure EMS products obtain maximum focus and opportunities.
• Visit customers on a regular call cycle and develop strong relationships.
• Negotiate yearly contracts and represent the company at exhibitions.
• Collaborate with Product and Marketing to maximize sales opportunities.

Skills

Verbal communication

Negotiation

Presentations

Analytical thinking

Planning

Relationship building

Autonomous

Sales acumen

Industry knowledge

Education

Engineering or technical degree

Sales degree (preferred)

Tools

CRM software

MS Office

Job description

Kidde Global Solutions in the United Kingdom seeks a proactive Key Account Manager to drive growth within the current account base and open new UK partnerships. You will oversee annual account planning, pricing, rebates, and attend exhibitions to showcase EMS products.

Role requires strong negotiation, presentation and relationship-building skills, with 2–5 years in a large corporation and a technical degree preferred. The position focuses on strategic growth across the UK market.