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Key Account Manager - South West

SER (Staffing) Ltd
Posted 11 days ago, valid for 14 days
Location

Taunton, Somerset TA4 1BY, England

Salary

£32,000 - £38,400 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • My client, a large Lighting manufacturer, is looking for a Key Account Manager in the South West region with a focus on specification and project-based sales in the logistics and warehousing sector.
  • The candidate should have proven experience in sales, particularly in cold stores, distribution centers, and manufacturing units, along with a strong understanding of lighting solutions.
  • Responsibilities include building relationships with key accounts, executing strategic sales plans, and collaborating with internal teams to provide lighting solutions.
  • The position requires excellent communication and negotiation skills, a self-motivated attitude, and a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field.
  • The job offers a competitive salary, and candidates should have a minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience.
Overview

My client, a large Lighting manufacturer, is seeking a Key Account Manager to join their team in the South West region. The ideal candidate will have experience in specification sales and project-based sales within the logistics and warehousing sector, specifically focused on cold stores, distribution centers, and manufacturing units.

Responsibilities
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key accounts in the designated region to promote and create demand for their products and services
  • Develop and execute strategic plans to grow the sales pipeline and meet company sales targets, leveraging their products and services
  • Collaborate with internal teams to provide support and lighting solutions to key accounts, utilizing their products and services
  • Stay informed about industry trends and competitor activities and use this knowledge to position their products effectively
  • Provide feedback from the market to the company for product development and improvement to enhance their offerings
Qualifications
  • Proven experience in specification sales and project-based sales, ideally with a background in lighting solutions
  • Strong understanding of the logistics and warehousing sector, with a focus on lighting requirements and solutions
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with a deep understanding of their products and services
  • Ability to build and maintain strong customer relationships, leveraging knowledge of lighting requirements
  • Self-motivated and driven to achieve sales targets, utilizing their product range effectively
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or relevant field
Day-to-day
  • Engage with existing key accounts to assess their ongoing lighting requirements and provide their lighting solutions
  • Identify and pursue opportunities to expand the sales pipeline for their lighting products and services
  • Collaborate with the marketing team to develop targeted campaigns and promotional activities for their lighting solutions
  • Participate in industry events and trade shows to network and promote their lighting products and services
  • Provide regular reports and updates on sales activities and market insights related to their lighting solutions to the management team

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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.