Key Account Manager – 12 month FTC
Salary: £30,000-£40,000 + Car allowance + Uncapped Commission (OTE £50K-£55K)
Location: Farnham
Are you currently working in B2B sales and looking for a new and exciting opportunity? Do you thrive on identifying and securing new business while working with a unique and value-driven proposition?
As a Key Account Manager, you will actively prospect and pursue new business opportunities across the UK, enabling the Business Development Team to attend meetings and close deals to drive continued company growth. You will also be responsible for maintaining and expanding existing accounts through effective relationship management and targeted marketing initiatives.
Duties:
Create and build a strong sales pipeline, ensuring the CRM system is consistently updated with accurate and detailed notes following client communication.
Identify and pursue cross-selling opportunities across products and services to generate additional revenue and increase profitability.
Arrange and attend meetings with key accounts (e.g., introducers, contractors, agencies) to review their portfolio and identify growth opportunities.
Build and maintain effective client relationships through regular communication and by confidently overcoming objections.
Submit regular progress reports to the Sales Director.
Complete daily administrative tasks to ensure clients receive a reliable and efficient service, while supporting other departments in achieving their targets.
Develop effective partnerships with clients, collaborating on campaigns to increase account growth. This may include site visits, seasonal promotions, email marketing initiatives, and other engagement strategies.
Attend networking events to generate new business opportunities.
Provide client feedback to support product and service improvements and enhance overall customer experience. Proactively request referrals and Google reviews.
Essential Requirements
Minimum of 2-3 years experience in a sales role within a relevant industry.
Proven telesales or appointment-setting experience.
Previous account management experience.
Strong communication skills across written, verbal, email, telephone, and presentation formats.
Excellent organisational and time management skills.
Hands-on problem-solving ability with a proactive approach to generating ideas and solutions.
Ability to use initiative and demonstrate strong attention to detail.
Experience researching and analysing new business opportunities.
Proven track record of exceeding sales targets.
Resilient, proactive, and highly motivated with a genuine passion for sales.
Desirable
Background within Financial Services, Construction, or Logistics sectors