Cavendish Maine Recruitment
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Watford, Hertfordshire
Key Account Manager
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Job Type: Full-time |
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Salary: £60,000 per annum |
Overview
Key Account Manager - Hospitality, Retail and Leisure South of UK upto £60K, Great benefits, Car Due to planned growth my client is looking to strengthen its sales force with the key appointment of a Key Account Manager. As a Key Account Manager, you will be one of two positions dedicated to focusing on the Retail, Leisure & Hospitality sectors. Working collaboratively with both the Specification and Business Development Teams, this customer-facing role is directly aligned with the core strategies of the business. Your responsibilities will include: To develop effective partnerships with designated customers within the Retail, Leisure & Hospitality sector in line with KAM principles. To construct/update annually Key Account Plans for major customers. To plan for effective coverage of the customer base in relation to existing and potential clients. To acquire and develop a thorough working knowledge of all the Company’s products and a full understanding of all of their applications. To organise trials to demonstrate viability of the companies products in use (conviction) where commercially appropriate to do so. To negotiate buying agreements and set up agreed terms with end user customers when appropriate to do so. To keep up to date with current legislation and sector/industry trends. To attend and take an active part in meetings, training days, seminars, exhibitions and networking events as required by your manager. To identify potential new product/sales opportunities and pro-actively communicate them to your manager. To effectively communicate customer and/or product complaints, competitor activity and local field intelligence using the appropriate medium. About the Company: A respected market leader within the Floorcoverings sector, who have experienced rapid growth over the last 10 years are looking to expand their sales force with the key recruitment of a Key Account Manager The organisation has been expanding and are constantly looking for new business opportunities. It is an exciting time to join and develop your career within this leading company who want their employees to grow and develop along with the company. Key Skills/Experience Required: Experience of Key Accounts within the Commercial Interiors sector Extensive sales / key account management experience Relevant market and sector knowledge Good commercial experience and results oriented Experience of working in large teams Proven negotiation skills Contact: Russell Cripps Reference: RC/13474 Candidate care: By responding to this advert you consent to Cavendish Maine processing the personal data included within this application. If your application is successful we will contact you to discuss the opportunity in more detail, within 48 hours of receiving your application. Should you not hear from us within 3 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please be advised that if unsuccessful for this role we may keep your details in our hold file, during which time you may be contacted for other suitable vacancies. If you do not want us to do this please call us to advise. In the meantime, we would like to thank you for your interest in Cavendish Maine.