Strategic Key Accounts & Business Growth Lead

Proactive Staff Ltd

Ilkeston

On-site

GBP 44,000 - 55,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

Proactive Staff Ltd in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, is seeking a commercially minded Key Account & Business Development Manager to grow our client's business across the UK retail and home furnishings markets. You will strengthen existing relationships and identify new opportunities, turning customer needs into profitable products.

The role requires proven B2B sales experience, a willingness to travel across the UK, and a track record of developing growth plans for key accounts.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in B2B sales or business development.
  • Experience selling physical products to retail or commercial customers.
  • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the UK.
  • Experience in home furnishings or related consumer goods is advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Managing and developing relationships with existing retail and commercial customers.
  • Identifying and winning new business.
  • Developing growth plans for key customers.
  • Researching market trends, competitor products and retail pricing.
  • Identifying opportunities for new products and range development.
  • Working closely with product development, finance and manufacturing teams.
  • Understanding customer requirements and identifying opportunities to increase sales.
  • Travelling across the UK to visit customers, attend meetings and develop new business.

Skills

Business Development
Key Account Management
B2B Sales
New Business Generation
Relationship Building
Commercial Awareness
Sales Negotiation
Account Planning
Market Research
Product Development

Job description

Proactive Staff Ltd in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, is seeking a commercially minded Key Account & Business Development Manager to grow our client's business across the UK retail and home furnishings markets. You will strengthen existing relationships and identify new opportunities, turning customer needs into profitable products.

The role requires proven B2B sales experience, a willingness to travel across the UK, and a track record of developing growth plans for key accounts.

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