Role
Key Account Manager
Location
High Wycombe
Salary
£45,000 - £55,000 per annum
Overview
I'm currently working with a well-established manufacturing business who are looking to appoint a Key Account Manager to support the continued growth and development of key customer accounts. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong technical understanding of manufacturing and engineering processes who also enjoys the commercial and customer-facing side of the role.
Key Responsibilities
* Managing and developing key customer accounts within a technical manufacturing environment
* Building long-term relationships with customers through regular meetings and onsite visits
* Acting as the main point of contact for technical and commercial discussions
* Reviewing engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing requirements
* Supporting NPI projects and managing programmes through production
* Working closely with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Operations teams
* Supporting quotations, timelines, delivery expectations, and project updates
* Identifying opportunities for account growth and additional business within existing customers
* Attending customer sites, supplier meetings, and industry events where required
* Providing a high level of customer service and technical support throughout the project lifecycle
Ideal Candidate
* Previous experience within Key Account Management, Technical Sales, Product Management, NPI, Programme Management, or a similar customer-facing engineering role
* Strong understanding of manufacturing and engineering environments
* Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
* Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
* Commercial awareness with the ability to manage customer expectations effectively
* A proactive and solutions-focused approach
* Aerospace industry experience highly desirable
Desired Backgrounds
* Key Account Manager
* Technical Sales Engineer
* Product Manager
* Programme Manager
* NPI Manager
* Customer Account Manager
* Engineering Account Manager
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