Department: Sales - Brown Goods
About the Role
We are seeking a passionate, self-motivated, and detail-oriented Key Account Manager to join our Brown Goods Sales Team. The ideal candidate is a strong team player who is committed to driving customer success and commercial growth.
In this role, you will support the Retail & Distribution Channel Manager in developing and expanding existing accounts, while also identifying new business opportunities. You will play a key role in shaping and executing strategies across our Brown Goods portfolio, including TVs, Laser TVs, Soundbars, and Gaming Monitors.
Main Responsibilities:
* Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve revenue, profit, and growth targets across key accounts.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and new retail and distribution partners.
* Identify and secure new business opportunities across Brown Goods categories, including new distribution channels and B2B markets.
* Support accounts with promotional plans, marketing activities, training, and pricing proposals.
* Build and manage relationships with specialist monitor buying teams across existing retail partners
* Drive growth in the Hotel TV segment through close collaboration with distribution partners.
* Provide accurate sales forecasts and collaborate with product, demand planning, and logistics teams to ensure optimal stock availability.
* Present account performance, growth opportunities, and market insights at internal sales meetings.
* Analyse pricing, product trends, and market developments to inform commercial strategy and maximise ROI.
* Manage service, returns, and product quality issues in line with company policies.
* Work with Finance and Senior Management to resolve payment or credit issues, maintain SOAs, and support customer audits.
* Represent the brand at industry events and trade shows as required.
Requirements
* 2+ year relevant working experience in a sales account management role either within CE or FMCG, buying background will be also considered.
* Proven track record of achieving KPIs, sales targets, and managing accounts and budgets.
* Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships internally and externally.
* Excellent numeracy, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
* Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and exceed sales and profitability targets.
* Full UK driving licence.
* Ability to work from our Leeds office minimum 1–2 days per week.
Benefits include, but are not limited to:
* Competitive salary with bonus scheme
* Pension contributions
* 25 days of holiday plus UK Bank Holidays
* Long service awards
* Salary sacrifice schemes
* Discounts on Hisense products
* Access to a shopping discount portal
* Restaurant and café discounts at our Leeds office
* And more!
About Hisense
Founded in 1969, Hisense is a global leader in technology for your home. We are passionate about making life enhancing technology accessible to the world through our innovations in televisions, laundry, refrigeration and other home appliances.
Hisense UK is part of Hisense Europe, to discover more, watch the Hisense Europe corporate video or visit our company website https://uk.hisense.com/
IMPORTANT NOTICE
* We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, and all qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
* As a courtesy, we strive to acknowledge all applications. However, due to the high volume of applications, we regret that we may not be able to respond to every applicant, we can only guarantee that shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
* By submitting your application, you acknowledge that your personal data will be processed for recruitment purposes in accordance with UK data protection legislation. We may retain your details for up to 24 months following the conclusion of the recruitment process in order to consider you for future opportunities, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Your personal data may also be shared with affiliated companies within the Hisense Europe Group where necessary to support the recruitment process. You may withdraw your consent at any time by emailing us at huk.hr@hisense.com