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Key Account Executive

Reed
Posted 13 hours ago, valid for 14 days
Location

Ashford, Kent TN23 8AF

Salary

£35,000 - £42,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • A global wholesaler is seeking a Key Account Executive with at least 5 years of experience in a similar role or a master's degree.
  • The role involves building long-standing client relationships, supporting the customer service team, and generating reports on turnover and profitability.
  • Candidates should be adaptable to new systems, preferably with experience in SAP and Power BI, and possess a commercial sales-focused mindset.
  • The position offers a salary between £30,000 and £33,000, depending on experience, along with 21 days of holiday plus bank holidays.
  • This hybrid role allows for 2 days of remote work each week, with standard hours from Monday to Friday, 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM.

Are you a career driven sales expert, looking for a new opportunity?

I have partnered with a global wholesaler, who are looking for an experienced Key Account Executive to join their team. The ideal candidate with be heavily experienced within a similar role, confident and able to build long standing client relationships to maximise business.

Responsibilities in the Key Account Executive role –

  • To work closely with Account Managers, following up on quotations and chasing leads.
  • Support the customer service team and sales department by gaining support and building relationships with clients.
  • Generate and provide reports based on turnover, assortment, profitability to be used internally and externally.
  • Translate topics from supply chain and purchasing, to sales.
  • To lead communication to customers regarding distribution of new products, packaging, promotion management and NPD samples.
  • Coach your customer service and sales support team.

Experienced required for the Key Account Executive role –

  • A minimum of 5 years experience in a large fast moving organisation, in a similar role (sales, customer service, account management) OR a masters degree.
  • Are able to adapt to new systems OR have experience using SAP and Power BI.
  • You love to network and build new relationships – allowing you to think on an international group level.
  • You have a commercial, sales focused mindset and take initiative to build a relationship with your client to maximise sales and business.
  • You have a positive attitude for the businesses growth and success.
  • A career driven individual, looking to develop their knowledge and experience.

Extra information for the Key Account Executive role –

  • Monday – Friday 08:00AM – 17:00PM
  • Hybrid working – 2 days at home!
  • Salary between £30,000 - £33,000 DOE
  • 21 days holiday + bank holidays.
  • Cycle to work scheme.

If you are interested in the Key Account Executive role, please submit your CV below.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.