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Key Account Manager - Smart / IoT

Utility People
Posted a day ago, valid for 10 days
Location

Halifax, West Yorkshire HX1 2XW

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Our client, a leading provider of smart metering solutions for water utilities, is seeking a UK-based Key Account Manager.
  • The role requires 4 years of experience in account management, project management, or business development, preferably in the water utilities, energy, or data services sectors.
  • The Key Account Manager will manage high-value contracts and build relationships with utility providers, partners, and internal teams.
  • The salary for this position is competitive, dependent on experience, and includes a car allowance, commission, profit share, and 38 days of holiday.
  • Candidates must have strong communication skills and a willingness to travel across the UK and occasionally Europe.

Our client, a leading provider of smart metering solutions for water utilities, is expanding its presence in the UK. With expertise in water data management, smart cities, and IoT technologies, they are looking for a UK-based Key Account Manager to develop and manage their client accounts within the smart metering, thermal energy, and DaaS industries. This position involves handling complex stakeholder relationships and managing high-value contracts that encompass technical solutions, data services, and customer support. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in Account/Project Management or Business Development within the smart metering and DaaS sectors, excellent relationship-building skills, a proven track record of delivering growth-driving services as well as a flexible and adaptable work approach to meet changing client needs and market dynamics - apply today!! 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage high-value contracts in water smart metering, thermal energy, and DaaS, ensuring seamless delivery and long-term success.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with utility providers, partners, and internal teams.
  • Oversee DaaS solution implementation, integrating data services to boost client efficiency.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet client needs and project deadlines.
  • Act as the primary contact for technical issues related to metering and data services.
  • Lead projects from initiation to completion, ensuring timely delivery and proactive issue resolution.
  • Monitor SLAs and contract performance, identifying opportunities for optimisation and renewal.
  • Drive growth through renewals, upselling, and expanding account coverage.
  • Travel within the UK and occasionally Europe to engage clients and support project success.

Skills and experience required:

·4 years’ experience in account management, project management, or business development, ideally in water utilities, energy, or data services.

  • Track record of managing multi-stakeholder projects for Key Accounts involving technical solutions and DaaS offerings.
  • Solid understanding of water metering, thermal energy, IoT technologies, and related software solutions.
  • Experience with AMR/AMI metering products, IoT ecosystems (e.g., LoRaWAN, NB-IoT), and network operators (preferred).
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to advise clients on complex solutions.

·Willingness to travel across the UK and occasionally Europe.

·Full, clean UK driving licence required.

Ref:                                    14967

Role:                                     Key Account Manager (Smart / IoT) 

Location:                             Home based with client visits 

Salary:                               Competitive DOE + car allowance + Comm + Profit Share + 38 days hols + family healthcare

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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.