Key Account Manager

KEY ACCOUNT MANAGER

Salary: £38,000 - £40,000

Location: Stretford (4 days in office, 1 day working from home)

Contract: Permanent, full time hours

Keywords: Account Management, Strategic Planning, Conflict Resolution, Stakeholder and Partnership Management, Data-Driven Decision Making, Reporting and Presentations, Contract Management, Consultative Role, Growth and Retention, Account Documentation, Meeting Management, Line Management

Our client is seeking a Key Account Manager to manage a portfolio of high-profile, high-value clients, with a total portfolio value of up to £5 million. The successful candidate will engage with high-level procurement and contract teams, focusing on future revenue and profit potential, and significant cross-regional account activities. This role offers the opportunity to drive data-driven decision-making, ensure meticulous record-keeping, and act as business consultants and industry experts, providing valuable insights and guidance to clients.

* Manage a portfolio of high-profile clients worth up to £5 million.

* Engage with high-level procurement and contract teams.

* Drive data-driven decision-making.

What you'll do:

As a Key Account Manager, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of high-profile clients worth up to £5 million. You will develop comprehensive account strategies, resolve major client conflicts, manage relationships with senior stakeholders, utilise data for decision-making, prepare detailed reports for senior management, secure contract renewals, negotiate pricing, manage contracts end-to-end, act as a business consultant, focus on continuous improvement opportunities for client retention and renewal, capture high-level details regarding the account.

* Full ownership of a portfolio up to £5 million.

* Develop and execute comprehensive account strategies and improvement plans.

* Conduct escalation meetings and resolve major client conflicts.

* Manage relationships with senior stakeholders.

* Utilise data to inform decisions and strategies.

* Prepare detailed reports and presentations for senior management.

* Secure renewals, negotiate pricing, and manage contracts end-to-end.

* Act as a business consultant and industry expert.

* Focus on continuous improvement opportunities to ensure client retention and renewal.

* Capture high-level details regarding the account.

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for the Key Account Manager role will bring proven experience in key account management within high-value sectors. They will have a strong understanding of procurement and contract management. Their strategic planning and execution skills will be excellent. They will possess strong communication skills that aid in building relationships. A commitment to social value and continuous improvement is essential. Proficiency in data analysis for informed decision-making is required. Exceptional organisational skills are necessary. The ability to coach and mentor junior account managers is also crucial.

* Proven experience in key account management within high-value sectors.

* Strong understanding of procurement and contract management.

* Excellent strategic planning and execution skills.

* Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

* Commitment to social value and continuous improvement.

* Proficiency in data analysis and decision-making.

* Exceptional organisational skills.

* Ability to coach and mentor junior account managers.

What sets this company apart:

Through community partnerships and social value initiatives, they continuously work to ensure a positive impact on the world. They are a Disability Confident Committed employer, Armed Forces Covenant pledger, Ministry of Defense Employer Recognition Scheme Awardee, Mindful Employer, Able Futures Member, Accredited Real Living Wage Employer, and Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion member.

What's next:

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