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Key Account Manager: Consumer Electronics : South East UK

Whitehead Recruitment Ltd
Posted 12 hours ago, valid for 25 days
Location

Gravesend, Kent DA13 0HS, England

Salary

£42,000 - £50,400 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Key Account Manager position in Consumer Electronics requires managing a portfolio of Independents and Key Accounts in the South East UK.
  • Candidates must have at least 3 years of experience in a Key Account Management role or field sales with independent account management.
  • The role offers a competitive salary with a bonus scheme and additional benefits such as a car allowance, pension contributions, and 25 days of holiday.
  • Responsibilities include developing business strategies, managing partnerships, providing sales forecasts, and driving brand awareness.
  • A degree-level education and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications are required, along with a full UK driving license.

Key Account Manager: Consumer Electronics : South East UK

About the Role

As a Key Account Manager, you will manage a portfolio of Independents and Key Accounts, focusing on growing Major Appliances (Cooling, Laundry, Cooking, and Dish) and SDA categories. Your goal is to meet sales and margin targets while retaining profitable customers and driving year-on-year growth for existing and new accounts.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement long-term business strategies to achieve sales and profit targets.
  • Attend regular face to face meetings with accounts around the Southeast of England
  • Identify new business opportunities and routes to market.
  • Manage partnerships, both current and new, to maximize sales potential.
  • Support sales through promotions, marketing initiatives, and training.
  • Provide accurate sales forecasts to assist with stock planning.
  • Present performance results at sales meetings and propose new strategies.
  • Manage pricing, promotions, and budgets to ensure a strong return on investment (ROI).
  • Stay informed about industry trends and identify potential opportunities.
  • Drive brand awareness and deliver customer training.
  • Address aged debt issues and ensure efficient logistics and service solutions.
  • Collaborate with senior management and finance to resolve any payment or credit issues.
  • Attend Head Office in Leeds for sales meetings when required.
  • Other Ad hoc tasks where expected

Requirements

  • Degree-level education.
  • This role will visit customers 3 days a week around Southeast England, so the ideal candidate should be based in Southeast to ensure the travel commitment.
  • 3+ year in a KAM role or field sales with independent account management.
  • Experience managing key accounts, preferably within MDA.
  • Proven track record of meeting KPIs and achieving sales targets.
  • Strong interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills.
  • Proficiency PS skills, including but not limited to Excel, PowerPoint, Word.
  • Full UK Driving Licence required.

Benefits include, but are not limited to:

  • Competitive salary with bonus scheme
  • Car allowance
  • Pension contributions
  • 25 days of holiday plus UK Bank Holidays
  • Long service awards
  • Salary sacrifice schemes
  • Discounts on company products
  • Access to a shopping discount portal
  • Restaurant and café discounts at office

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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.