About the Role
We are seeking a passionate, self-motivated, and detail-oriented Key Account Manager to join our Sales Team. The ideal candidate is a strong team player who is committed to driving customer success and commercial growth.
Main Responsibilities:
* Develop and deliver strategies to achieve sales, profit, and growth targets across key accounts.
* Manage relationships with existing and new accounts, identifying opportunities and ensuring strong partnerships.
* Support sales channels through promotions, marketing initiatives, training, and pricing proposals.
* Provide accurate sales forecasts, monitor stock levels, and share insights with product and logistics teams to ensure efficient supply.
* Analyse pricing, product trends, and market developments to inform strategy and maximise ROI within budget.
* Oversee service and returns processes, reporting quality issues and ensuring compliance with policy.
* Work with Finance and Senior Management to resolve payment/credit issues, manage SOAs, and complete customer audits.
* Present performance updates, growth ideas, and market insights at sales meetings.
* Stay informed on industry developments and attend brand and industry-focused trade shows as required.
Requirements
* 2+ year relevant working experience in a sales account management role within 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