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Key Account Manager
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Key Account Manager
Key Account Manager (Preston/Lancaster/Blackburn Area)
This role operates on a hybrid basis, combining field-based work (visiting customer sites/office visits), as well as remote work.
About the Role
At RS Components (RS), we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and ambitious Account Manager to join our thriving, innovative sales team. Our mission is to foster growth, offering unparalleled investment in our people—giving them every chance to succeed.
In this role:
- You will never be stuck in a routine—you’ll receive training, support, and career progression opportunities to drive your ambition forward.
- Be part of a dynamic, diverse sales team, pushing boundaries and embedding world-class excellence.
Responsibilities
You’ll spend part of your time out in the field, acting as the primary contact for customers across the Preston, Lancaster, and Blackburn regions. Our customer base is diverse, spanning multiple industries. Your core responsibilities include:
- Deep engagement with customers to understand their challenges and deliver world-class solutions, expanding your portfolio’s value.
- Strategic revenue growth: identifying opportunities within your existing accounts.
- Driving performance: producing robust business plans that surpass sales and profit targets.
- Market expertise: developing a detailed understanding of customers, competitors, and industry trends.
- Maintaining accurate records of client interactions and account data.
- Collaborating internally—forming coalitions with internal account managers and teams to support sales targets.
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Requirements
To thrive in this role, you’ll need:
- Field-based sales experience with a proven track record in account management, including exposure to KPIs and target-driven outcomes.
- Adaptability: an open-minded mindset, eager to embrace change.
- Solution-focused attitude: solution-led workflows and problem-solving approaches.
- Strategic expertise: strong strategic thinking and long-term planning skills.
- Relational strengths: excellent networking and relationship-building capabilities.
- Communication skills: strong interpersonal and written communication for business development.
- (Bonus) Experience with Salesforce CRM or B2B systems—though not mandatory.
- Essential requirement: a full driving license due to field-based travel.
About RS
For over 80 years, RS has been solving industry challenges—turning ‘what ifs’ into ‘why nots’. We believe the impossible can become possible.
Our purpose? Making amazing happen for a better world.
With 1.2 million global customers, shipping a parcel every 2 seconds across 130+ countries, RS delivers 800,000 stocked and 3 million bespoke products. We partner with industries worldwide, providing trusted solutions backed by innovation and expertise.
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Rewards & Benefits
Our reward philosophy balances competitive base salaries with opportunities for short-term incentives, aligning our success with yours.
Our full benefits package extends far beyond cash—offering wellbeing, recognition, and flexibility. Some rewards include:
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Financial security
- Pension/retirement plans
- Life assurance
- Salary finance (payroll deduction loan scheme)
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Wellbeing support
- Comprehensive medical plans
- Health screenings
- Critical illness and disability insurance
- Holiday entitlement & paid time off
- Employee assistance programs (EAP)
- Discounted gym/memberships
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Lifestyle benefits
- Transport assistance (cycle-to-work scheme, travel loans, car leasing)
- Onsite catering/lunch vouchers
- Retail discounts
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Spotlight Recognition
- Our global awards programme rewards employees modelling our values, fostering a culture of team excellence.
Ready to Make Amazing Happen?
Join 9,000+ diverse colleagues shaping RS’s future. Whether you’re inspired by problem-solving, sales growth, or innovation—your place starts here.
📧 Apply now to be part of RS’s ongoing success. #MakeAmazingHappen
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