Key Account Executive

Key Account Manager

Location: National - Field Based Role (Ideally, candidates will be centrally based)

Salary: £55,000 Based on 80% Basic and 20% OTE Split.

Permanent

Job Description

I am working with one of the world's leading and most well-known manufacturing brands. My client has a fantastic track record and reputation for innovation and quality with a real commitment to exploring and encouraging creativity.

Their commitment to quality, commitment to innovation and employee-centric approach make them an excellent employer to work with and their reputation as an employer is every bit as strong as their reputation as a manufacturing company.

They are now looking for a Key Account Manager to join their Consumer Business Group division in the Retail and Office Channel in a Nationwide Role. This is an exciting opportunity to join the business and sell into major distributors and wholesalers nationwide.

Responsibilities

1. Driving sales with our top end user accounts across key account partnerships in the UK to exceed targets quarterly and under an annual sales plan.
2. Working closely with external clients at Merchandising director or Sales Director level.
3. Building mutually beneficial strategic partnerships with key clients and establish strong relationships based on trust and loyalty.
4. Drive channel planning process and planned growth activities in Stationery, Office and Wholesale channels.
5. Ensure alignment and execution of the portfolio plans.
6. Preparing clear plans with major key accounts detailing main objectives, strategies & tactics and track progress against these through relevant KPI targets.

Skills & Expertise

1. Proven Key Account Management experience with a track record of growth within wholesale and distribution sectors.
2. Tenacious, highly driven and conscientious with ability to navigate pro-actively through complexity.
3. Excellent commercial acumen and strong negotiation skills.
4. Ability to communicate at all levels of the organization both externally and internally.
5. A problem-solving mindset with capability to understand relevant industrial manufacturing processes and propose solutions to key customer pain points.

Please note that this is a Nationwide, field-based role covering the whole of the UK.

ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.