Supply Chain Key Account Manager

Job Description

Kingsley Consulting are recruiting for a Supply Chain Key Account Manager to join an innovative and dynamic safety company, who have upheld a long-standing reputation as a comprehensive safety solutions provider. This role offers an exciting opportunityto join a dynamic team and highly successful business as a Supply Key Account Manager, taking responsibility for building strong relationships within the business.Role Overview The successful candidate will play a crucial role in coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring the organisation stays ahead in the competitive field of critical safety. Strong communication, relationship-building skills, and a proactiveattitude are essential. The role also includes overseeing support and training, monitoring industry trends, and implementing strategic initiatives to enhance the companys position. The candidate should possess strong organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solvingskills, along with experience in supply chain management. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.Remuneration: £Negotiable [DOE] + 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays (3 or 4 days saved for Christmas shutdown), Company Sick Pay, Health Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Life Assurance, Pension and Eye Care Scheme Location: Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Work Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday (1-hour unpaid lunch)Key Responsibilities:* Develop and maintain strong relationships with channel partners, collaborating closely to achieve mutual goals* Oversee support and training to ensure success* Identify and onboard new channel partners* Collaborate with all teams to align requirements with available support* Monitor industry trends, competitors, and market conditions* Ongoing review of annual spend to achieve rebates, channel partner budgets, and forecasts* Develop and implement channel partner programs, including training, marketing, and incentives* Measure and report on the performance of channel partners using metrics such as sales and revenue* Identify and resolve conflicts and challenges within channel partners/suppliers* Provide support and guidance on product and solution offerings* Attend industry events and conferences to build relationships and promote the companySkills & Attributes:* Strong organisation and prioritisation skills* Ability to multitask in a controlled manner and find information efficiently* Relationship-building skills with partners* Positive attitude in a highly competitive market* Experience in supply chain management* Team player with strong interpersonal skills* Methodical planner* Strong verbal and written communication skills, with experience presenting to partners and stakeholders* Strong problem-solving and negotiation skills* Flexibility and adaptability to change* Good PC skills, including Word and Excel* Tolerance and flexibility in different situations* Adaptability and ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines* Self-motivated, initiative, and high energy level* Honesty, integrity, and ethical behaviourIndustry Sector: Supply Chain Management, Distribution, Health and Safety, Industrial Services, Business Services, Logistics and Distribution, Account Management, Key Account Management, Supply Chain Key Account Manager.Diversity & InclusionKingsley Consulting operate an inclusive and diverse recruitment process, whilst also ensuring our clients do the same and we can provide any advice or education to them in relation to this. If there may be any support or adjustments required at any point throughoutyour recruitment journey with us, then please let us know and our trained consultants will assist and advise you accordingly.