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Key Account Manager / Area Sales Manager

GCS Associates

South Kesteven

On-site

GBP 50,000 - 60,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an enthusiastic Key Account Manager to drive sales in the construction sector. This role involves managing key accounts and developing new business relationships with national house builders and regional developers. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in construction sales, particularly with timber and joinery products. You will be responsible for maintaining high-level sales contacts and ensuring excellent service delivery. With a competitive salary package and bonus structure, this position offers clear rewards for your efforts and contributions in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

  • Successful record in the construction supply sector required.
  • Experience in timber/joinery knowledge is ideal.

Responsibilities

  • Manage a £15m account ledger spend and maintain director level contacts.
  • Develop new business from national house builders and regional developers.

Skills

Key Account Management
Sales Skills
Communication Skills
Attention to Detail
Timber/Joinery Knowledge

Education

Experience in Construction Sales

Job description

Role: Key Account Manager / Area Sales Manager

Location: An External role covering Scotland

Sector: Construction Sales - Timber Supplies / Builders Merchants / Construction Supplies

Market: National House Builders / Regional Developers

Package: £50,000 - £60,000 + Bonus + Car

Responsibilities:

  1. Building Materials - timber & joinery products
  2. Selling into the National House Builders & Regional Developers
  3. Key Account Management
  4. Managing a £15m account ledger spend
  5. Maintaining director level sales contacts
  6. Developing new business from similar companies

Our highly regarded client supplies a range of timber related joinery products to the construction sector. This role involves selling quality products on a large scale to some particularly big and respected customers. This role involves professional management of an existing ledger. Existing relationships should be built upon and new business should be developed wherever possible.

You will be dealing with contacts who are influential within their companies and who demand a certain level of service and communication.

The right candidate will have a successful record in the construction supply sector. Ideally, this experience will include timber / joinery knowledge, although a relevant background dealing with general merchants products is also acceptable.

They need an enthusiastic and experienced Key Account Manager / Area Sales Manager for this role. This position requires someone who is confident in communicating with clients, understanding their individual needs, and providing excellent service. Attention to detail is key due to the stature of the people you're dealing with. There are clear rewards within this company, with a great package on offer.

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