Key Account Manager (Permanent)

Are you a Key Account Manager / National Sales Manager that has experience selling into and managing accounts of major DIY / Home Improvement businesses?

Do you want to work with a premium brand global brand?

Enjoy having autonomous responsibility within a small, high quality team?

If you answered yes to the above then this is the role for you.

Acorn by Synergie is currently recruiting a Key Account Manager on behalf of their client.

In return for your experience, expertise, and sales ability my client will provide you with:

• A competitive salary in the region of £40,000 - £60,000 per annum dependent on experience
• Yearly bonus of up to 15%
• Company Car (Hybrid or Electric)
• 7.5% Employer contribution pension
• Private Healthcare
• Remote working but will be required to visit the head office in Gloucestershire 1/2 days per week.

About You:

• Account Management and new Account Opening experience in a relevant industry
• Previous mass market retail account management experience
• Disciplined, thorough, organised, and self motivated
• Proactive, resilient, and fast paced
• Excellent presentation and relationship building skills

The Role

• Create joint business plans with major customers to identify and meet their needs
• Drive sales through excellent customer service and relationship-building
• Open new mass market retail accounts
• Achieve, sales, profitability and distribution targets
• Analyse market trends and competitor activity
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure customer expectations are met
• Regularly report on sales activity and results
• Sales and inventory forecasting

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.