Key Account Manager
Permanent, Full-Time| Field-based across the Midlands
Our client – a global leader in pneumatic, electric and automation technology – is hiring a Sales Consultant to join their Strategic End User team, driving growth across some of the most important industrial accounts in the Midlands.
About the business
Our client operates from a well-established UK site and is part of a global group leading the way in industrial automation. UK customers benefit from faster delivery, tailored product options, and components assembled or finished by hand on site.
The Role
This is a results-driven, customer-facing role at the heart of the Corporate Global Account Strategy. You will own a portfolio of strategic end user accounts across the Midlands, building deep, value-led relationships with engineering, operations and procurement stakeholders – and converting that insight into specification wins and sustainable growth.
What you'll be doing
* Becoming an expert across the catalogued, engineered and configured product range.
* Building deep account knowledge of each assigned end user's operations and tailoring value propositions to stakeholders across the value chain.
* Producing, implementing and maintaining account plans to deliver against sales budgets.
* Driving product specification at end-user sites and identifying OEM accounts for targeting.
* Working closely with channel partners servicing your strategic accounts.
* Using sales data and trend analysis to spot growth opportunities.
* Leading conversations on OEE, MTTF and continuous improvement with customer engineering teams.
* Building strong relationships at all levels within your accounts – from shop floor to senior leadership.
What you'll bring
* A proven track record in B2B sales, ideally within industrial or technical sectors.
* Confidence running the full sales cycle, from planning through to close.
* Excellent communication and influencing skills at every level of the organisation.
* Strategic or key account management experience (highly desirable).
Location
This is a field-based role. The successful candidate should live in or near the LE, CV, B, NG, DE or WS postcode areas, putting you at the centre of your patch.
What's on offer
This is a business where every voice counts. The culture is collaborative, innovative and customer-focused – with a diverse, inclusive team and a genuine commitment to sustainable development and long-term careers.
The package includes:
* Competitive base salary
* Private medical cover
* Life assurance
* 25 days holiday plus a holiday trading scheme
* Retail discounts
* And more
Interested?
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