We are working with Karcher UK seeking a highly experienced Key Account Manager with a strong background in cleaning equipment sales and experience within the Facilities Management (FM) sector. You will join a highly successful, global market leading brand.
The role is field based working with clients maintaining and building the customer base effectively meeting customer needs. The role is full time and permanent offering a competitive salary and generous bonus opportunities. Being a national role ideal location would be centrally based with easy access to the motorway network.
Purpose of the role:
To drive sales growth and profitability through effective account management developing and maintaining strategic partnerships with key clients. Gaining a deep understanding of the customer needs, market insights with a consultative approach as a trusted partner.
Key Accountabilities for the Key Account Manager:
Achieve sales target managing your account portfolio with product mix, margin and turnover
Develop strategic plans to grow and manage accounts ensuring sustainable profit
Assess and tactically grow account spend
Proactively identify and secure new key accounts within the FM sector
Build, nurture and develop strong relationships with key stakeholders to maximise opportunity
Work closely with internal teams to ensure effective communication and an efficient process
Contribute to contract renewal dates, best practice and knowledge sharing to support continuous improvement
Participate in key account decision making, projects, new product launches, negotiations
Develop and maintain strong relationships with all internal teams to optimise efficiencies
Develop a qualified pipeline
Review and produce monthly reports on KPIs, trading, forecastingKey Skills Required for the Key Account Manager Role:
Experience in a national key account role with cleaning equipment
Experience within Facilities Management sector
High levels of customer service
Experience in understanding procurement cycle would be an advantage
Excellent negotiation and influencing skills
Confident communication skills
Ability to establish and nurture client relationships
High levels of own initiative, energy and driveWhat's in it for you?
You will receive a comprehensive induction plan to the company and role with plenty of support. The role offers a competitive salary and generous bonus opportunities, company car, 26 days holidays plus bank holidays, progression opportunities, volunteer days, pension scheme, end of year discretionary bonus, health plan, critical illness cover, sick pay, staff discounts, social events, and more!
This is a great opportunity to join a market leader and very stable company, who offers an amazing culture and progression opportunities. The offices are modern bright and offer great facilities