Strategic Key Account Manager – Premium KBB Interiors

CPJ Recruitment; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or EV

OTE £90,000–£100,000

Premium earning potential

Job summary

CPJ Recruitment is seeking a commercially driven Key Account Manager for a leading premium KBB manufacturer in the UK. You will manage an established portfolio of premium retailers across the North East and Yorkshire, building long-term relationships and creating joint business plans to drive growth.

Ideally you will drive product penetration, deliver training on new collections, and collaborate with internal teams to ensure exceptional service and sustained turnover growth across your accounts.

Qualifications

• Experience in field-based sales roles.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Excellent relationship building and account management ability.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop an established portfolio of premium retailers and KBB studios across the North East & Yorkshire.
• Build long-term showroom relationships and create business plans to support growth.
• Increase product penetration and expand in-store product footprint.
• Deliver product training and educate customers on new collections.
• Develop joint business plans with customers to maximise sales growth.
• Grow product categories within independent retailers.
• Support showroom merchandising, displays and promotions.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver excellent customer service.
• Monitor competitor activity and market trends to identify growth opportunities.
• Manage territory with autonomy and professionalism.

Skills

Field sales

Account management

Negotiation

Relationship building

Tools

CRM software

Job description

CPJ Recruitment is seeking a commercially driven Key Account Manager for a leading premium KBB manufacturer in the UK. You will manage an established portfolio of premium retailers across the North East and Yorkshire, building long-term relationships and creating joint business plans to drive growth.

Ideally you will drive product penetration, deliver training on new collections, and collaborate with internal teams to ensure exceptional service and sustained turnover growth across your accounts.