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Key Account Manager

Newcastle upon Tyne
£50k – £100k/yr
Posted about 22 hours ago
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Join One of the Most Respected Premium KBB Manufacturers in the UK

Key Account Manager | £50K Basic | £90K to £100K OTE

Area: North East / Yorkshire NE SR TS DH TS DL HG YO

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This is a rare opportunity to join one of the world's leading premium KBB manufacturers. Operating across international markets, our client has built an outstanding reputation for design, innovation and product quality, earning the trust of retailers.

Continued year on year growth has created this opportunity with strong relationships already in place. You will inherit an established portfolio of premium retailers and independent KBB studios with significant opportunity to further develop existing relationships and grow regional turnover.

Renowned for exceptional staff retention, outstanding working conditions and recognised as a Great Place to Work, this is an organisation where careers are built, loyalty is rewarded and high performers are given every opportunity to progress.

The Role of Key Account Manager

  • Managing and developing an established portfolio of premium independent retailers and KBB studios across the North East & Yorkshire
  • Building long term relationships with showroom owners building business plans to support growth
  • Increasing product penetration and expanding in store product footprint across existing accounts
  • Delivering product training and educating customers on new collections and product innovations
  • Developing joint business plans with customers to maximise sales growth
  • Growing product categories within independent retailers
  • Supporting showroom merchandising, displays and promotional activities
  • Working collaboratively with internal colleagues to deliver exceptional customer service
  • Monitoring competitor activity and market trends to identify further growth opportunities
  • Managing your territory professionally with full autonomy

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The Company Hiring a Key Account Manager

Our client is an internationally recognised premium interiors / KBB manufacturer with an enviable reputation for quality, innovation and customer excellence.

Through continued investment in product development, sustainability and customer partnerships, the business has achieved sustained year on year growth across both UK and international markets.

This is a business that genuinely invests in its people. Exceptional employee retention, recognised employer accreditations and structured career development make this one of the most desirable employers within the KBB sector.

Successful recruits enjoy outstanding training, excellent earning potential and genuine opportunities to progress into Key Account Management, Regional Management and senior commercial leadership positions.

The Candidate for the Key Account Manager

We are keen to speak with commercially driven field sales professionals who thrive on building long term customer relationships and developing existing accounts.

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We would particularly welcome applications from:

  • Area Sales Managers
  • Territory Sales Managers
  • Field Sales Executives
  • Business Development Managers
  • Key Account Managers
  • Merchant Sales Professionals

Ideally you will have:

  • Experience within a field based sales role
  • Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
  • Excellent relationship building and account management ability
  • A professional, consultative approach
  • Strong territory planning and commercial planning skills

Experience within KBB, premium interiors or managing retail accounts would be advantageous but is not essential.

Our client is ultimately looking for an outstanding commercial all rounder with the personality, professionalism and ambition to build long term customer partnerships.

The Package on Offer for the Key Account Manager

  • Up to £50,000 Basic Salary
  • Realistic £90,000 to £100,000 OTE with existing Area Sales Managers achieving these earnings
  • Choice of High Specification Company Car or EV including Audi, BMW, Mercedes or equivalent
  • Health
  • Market Leading Pension Scheme
  • 25 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
  • Death in Service x 6 Salary
  • Structured Training Programme
  • Genuine Career Progression
  • Outstanding Working Environment

Ref: CPJ1858

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Skills

Key Account Management
Field Sales
Relationship Building
Commercial Awareness
Negotiation Skills
Territory Planning
Business Planning
Product Training
Merchandising
Market Trend Analysis
Consultative Selling
Account Development

Location

Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

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