Key Account Manager

Key Account Manager
As a Key Account Manager, your role will be crucial in managing key existing National Accounts and the relationships within those accounts. You will be responsible for overseeing relationships with major businesses such as ASDA, Aldi, Morrisons, and others in the FMCG, Food Production, or Drinks sectors. This is a significant opportunity for individuals with experience in National Account Management, Account Management, Executive roles, Regional Account Management, or Commercial Management within the retail or online sectors to join a rapidly growing business and play a vital role within the Commercial team.
Key responsibilities – Key Account Manager:
The responsibilities of this role include maintaining strong relationships with existing business clients to ensure service levels are met, presenting new products to potential and existing clients, managing account relationships, negotiating prices, understanding client businesses and goals, and identifying and capitalizing on sales growth opportunities.
You will also be responsible for managing product cost prices, developing customer joint business plans, handling customer inquiries, promoting a culture of continuous improvement within the organization, and delivering forecast customer volume, net sales, and margin goals for relevant clients.
Skills & experience- Key Account Manager:
The ideal candidate for this role will have experience in account management with major retailers or wholesalers, a FMCG background in Food Production, or Drinks sectors, strong IT skills including proficiency in the MS Office suite, the ability to work independently and manage time effectively, excellent written and verbal communication abilities, resilience, drive, and a focus on career advancement.
This opportunity is suitable for National Account Managers, Account Managers, Regional Account Managers, or Commercial Managers with experience in national accounts in retail or online sectors. Sales Executives with relevant experience looking to advance their careers are also encouraged to apply.
Benefits- Key Account Manager:
* The role offers standard office hours from (Apply online only), Monday to Friday, with a hybrid working model allowing for two days of remote work per week.
* The salary for this position is up to £47,000 per year, depending on experience, with performance bonuses of up to £2,000 per year (£500 per quarter) and a car allowance.
This Key Account Manager role presents a unique opportunity for experienced professionals in the FMCG sectors to take on a challenging and rewarding position with a growing company. By leveraging your skills and experience in account management, relationship building, and sales growth, you can make a significant impact within the Commercial team and contribute to the continued success and expansion of the business.
If you are looking for a stable job opportunity with room for career growth, we encourage you to apply online. Apply now and take advantage of this exciting opportunity
Linkster are Recruitment Specialists based in Ashby De La Zouch covering the West and East Midlands area across the great historic cities of Birmingham, Derby, Nottingham and Leicester. We provide temporary, contract and permanent recruitment services across the supply chain sector, from engineering and warehousing, to manufacturing and clerical