Key Account Manager

PERMANENTBased in NorthamptonshireOffice basedKey Account Manager£36,000 pa - £40,000 pa Based in Northamptonshire, with a performance engine company, so a good understanding of engines, pistons and different types of components. The ability to support key accounts ranging from orders of an average of £10,000 - £100,000 up to millions. The ability to communicate effectively, providing quotations to raising orders, with an emphasis on pricing. Job Description: Our client requires a Key Account Manager for a fixed term of 12 months or potentially permanent. The role will be responsible for all aspects of the Account Management.The Role: 

• Coordination of the generation of quotations with internal stakeholders.
• Communication of quotations to customers.
• Commercial management of existing programmes, including tracking progress on open orders and invoicing.
• Responding to customer enquiries with the assistance of internal technical specialists.
• Commercial negotiation with customers to ensure that capabilities are employed in the best manner to suit the customer’s requirements.
• Consider the health and safety, environmental and energy impact of all activities.
• Support the Company’s compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018, following policy and best practice.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• An ability to drive progress from internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience of working in an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Experience of using SAP or a similar business system.
• Commercial awareness of engineering services and products in the automotive or aerospace industries.
• Strong work ethic with proven ability to deliver results.