Key Account Manager

Posted 14 July 2023
Salary £40000 - £45000 per annum
LocationBewdley
Job type Permanent
DisciplineCommercial
ReferenceAA35566_1689328738
Contact NameAnthony Andrews

Job description

The Role

KEY ACCOUNT MANAGER

Working for an award winning business supplying national and international customers, the Key Account Manager's main role is to form strong working relationships, discover new business opportunities and provide exceptional customer service. You will need to be professional and confident when dealing with customers in order to grow company revenue, with excellent attention to detail.

On offer is a comprehensive training programme for those individuals wishing to further their career as the business take pride in developing staff to maximise their potential. Benefits also include an on-site gym, performance related pay reviews, company wide bonus and a friendly and positive working environment.

Responsibilities:

  • Ensuring all price and commercial arrangements are agreed upon with customers and aligned to Kudos Blends Strategy.
  • Developing and maintaining long-lasting relationships focused on value selling.
  • Building expert knowledge of your customers, their competitors and the markets in which they operate.
  • Being proactive and working with planning and production to ensure customer sales forecasts are accurately reflected within the business.
  • Networking and developing professional working relationships within the industry.
  • Identifying and building multi-level contacts across all allocated account.
  • Planning and executing customer visits, trials, demonstrations, commercial contracts and the negotiation of pricing.
  • Utilising the Kudos Blends strategy and monitoring sales metrics periodically.
  • Creating unique selling propositions for new and existing customers.
  • Handling customer feedback and product approval throughout the process.
  • Suggesting actions to improve sales performance and opportunities for growth.
  • Periodically feedback on current projects and developments for allocated accounts.

Requirements:

  • Minimum of 3 years of sales experience within a B2B environment.
  • Computer literate and knowledge of Microsoft Office.
  • Competent in the use of CRM systems.
  • Strong verbal and written English skills.
  • Experience in a Food & Beverage Manufacturing or Distribution industry.
  • Proactive and customer-focused with sufficient time management.
  • Ability to work in a team and use exceptional initiative.
  • Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task and operate under pressure.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills.

£40,000 - £45,000 annual salary.

Based near Cleobury Mortimer, Shropshire.

Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm.

Own transport is ESSENTIAL due to rural location.