Key Account Manager

Job Description

Our client has an exciting opportunity for you to join theirteam as theirKey Account Manager. You will be working from home visiting their retail clients though out the UK, predominantly in the Midlands. You will join them on a full time, permanent basis working Monday – Friday 8.30 – 5.30 and in return you will receive a highly competitive salary.Our client is a leading provider of automotive lubricants, oils, and chemicals throughout the UK, Europe, and Asia. They are part of Cosan a Global provider of Energy and Logistics. At thier European Head office, they have 200 employees and over 26 different languages spoken. This is a high energy, fast evolving environment. If you love innovation and embrace change they are the company for you.In return for joining them as their Key Account Manager you will receive:- Competitive Salary- Annual bonus scheme- Company car- Working from home allowance- 20 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 25 within 2 years)- Contributory pension scheme (company match up to 7%)- Life assuranceAs theirKey Account Manager, you will be working withsome of their most prestigious retail sector customers in the UK.Responsibilities as theirKey Account Manager:- Establish and maintain solid business relationships with theirretail customers- Ensure that all customer requirements are actioned- Full profit and loss responsibilities- Create, negotiate and agree joint business plans (internally and externally) to achieve financial targets- Develop shared Business Development Plans to support shared growth objectives. E.g. Product offer development – support programmes – price positioning – market insightsSkills required of theirKey Account Manager:- Retail Customer management experience is essential- Account management experience within major retailers UKI and/or European, managing large retail accounts- Brand development i.e. Private Labels, Multi brand- Sales forecasting- Profit modelling- Knowledge of Category, Shopper and Consumer data sources- Strong commercial awareness and judgement with good analytical skillsInterested in joining our client as theirKey Account Manager and be part of a global organisation who truly value their employees, encourage development and progression. If yes, apply today, theyd love to hear from you!Please note they endeavour to reply to everyone, but it is not always possible. If you have not heard from them within two weeks of your application, please assume in this instance they have not been able to progress.