Summary: The Key Account Manager role involves driving sales and building strategic partnerships with major distributors and wholesalers across the UK for a leading manufacturing brand. The position requires collaboration with high-level external clients and the execution of growth activities in the Retail and Office Channel. The successful candidate will be responsible for exceeding sales targets and managing key account plans effectively. This is a permanent, field-based position with a focus on innovation and quality within the company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive sales with top end user accounts to exceed quarterly targets under an annual sales plan.
• Work closely with external clients at the Merchandising director or Sales Director level.
• Build strategic partnerships with key clients based on trust and loyalty.
• Drive channel planning process and growth activities in Stationary, Office, and Wholesale channels.
• Prepare clear plans with major key accounts detailing objectives, strategies, and tactics.
• Track progress against relevant KPI targets.

Key Skills:

• Proven Key Account Management experience with a track record of growth in wholesale and distribution sectors.
• Tenacious, highly driven, and conscientious with the ability to navigate complexity.
• Excellent commercial acumen and strong negotiation skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels.
• Problem-solving mindset with understanding of industrial manufacturing processes.

Salary (Rate): £55,000

City: undetermined

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other