KAM: North
Remote: Ideally Manchester or Leeds remote with Travel
£45,000 basic with Sales and Companywide Bonus incentive.• Manage and develop long-term relationships with designated key accounts, acting as their primary point of contact.
• Drive account growth through strategic planning, joint business plans, and aligning customer objectives with company goals.
• Monitor account performance, analyse sales data, and prepare regular business reviews for internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams (marketing, logistics, finance) to maximise the customer potential and deliver gold service.
• Negotiate contracts, commercial agreements, and promotional activities to maximise profitability and volume.
• Identify and leverage cross-selling and upselling opportunities within key accounts.
• Resolve any account-related issues promptly and professionally, ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Drive new business opportunities through proactive outreach and relationship building.
Independent Free Trade Support & Prospecting (Secondary Focus)
• Proactively identify new business opportunities within the Independent Free Trade channel when required within your region.
• Support the on-trade channel with prospecting activities, customer meetings, and relationship-building initiatives.
• Provide cover and support for independent trade during peak periods, special projects, or strategic activations.
• Ensure the company maintains strong visibility and engagement within the independent free trade market.
Job Benefits
• Proven experience in Key Account Management or a similar sales role within the on-trade sector.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to develop strategic account plans.
• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and analytical capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business needs.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build effective internal and external relationships.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to occasionally support field activities and prospecting efforts in the independent trade sector.