2,766 Key Account Manager jobs in the United Kingdom

Key Account Manager - Fresh Produce

I'm seeking an experienced Key Account Manager to drive growth with some of my clients most important customer accounts. In this role, you'll lead commercial strategy, build strong partnerships with retailers and suppliers, and collaborate across internal teams to deliver profitable, sustainable growth.

• Manage and grow key customer relationships

• Deliver strategic sales plans and hit growth targets

• Provide insights to shape customer and market strategy

• Negotiate contracts and terms with confidence

• Work cross-functionally to ensure seamless service

• 5+ years' experience in the produce industry

• Proven track record in Key Account Management

• Strong commercial and negotiation skills

• Ability to manage budgets and deliver ROI

• Willingness to travel internationally

• Advanced IT skills (Excel, PowerPoint, planning software)

This is a high-profile opportunity to make an impact in a fast-growing, internationally connected business.

Salary to 50k

Discretionary bonus

Private Medical Insurance and Life Assurance

If you're ambitious, commercially sharp, and ready to take ownership of key customer relationships, we'd love to hear from you.

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Evolve are recruiting for leading Ophthalmology company who are seeking a Key Account Manager to join their team. You’ll manage our client’s glaucoma pharmaceutical business, driving sales, promotion, and education of the product portfolio. Alongside this, you will build and nurture strong relationships with key customers, positioning our client as a trusted partner and leading presence in the glaucoma and dry eye market.

This is a full-time position working across the Lincolnshire, Peterborough, Cambridge & Norfolk territory.

What’s on offer?

Excellent Salary & Benefits: A competitive starting salary, along with an exceptional bonus, company car or allowance, private healthcare, Death in service, pension and more!

Innovative Product Portfolio: Work with a leading Ophthalmic product range in a specialist market.

Stronger Voice - Put your ideas into shaping products, strategy, and company culture.

Connected Team Culture - Enjoy a more personal, supportive, and collaborative work environment.

Ideal Requirements for the Key Account Manager

• ABPI Qualified Professional – Bring your recognised industry accreditation and expertise to a role where you can truly make an impact.
li>NHS & Secondary Care Sales Pro – Experienced in healthcare sales with a genuine passion for ophthalmology and improving patient outcomes. < i>Proven Sales Achiever – A strong track record of exceeding targets and driving business growth in a competitive market. < i>Master of Influence – Exceptional selling, negotiation, and networking skills that build lasting partnerships and open new opportunities. < i>Strategic Account Manager – Skilled at taking a territory management approach , developing tailored plans to maximise results and customer satisfaction. < i>Compelling Communicator – Confident, polished, and persuasive with excellent presentation skills to engage stakeholders at every level.

Role Responsibilities for the Key Account Manager

< i>Build Powerful Partnerships – Develop and nurture strong relationships with key customers across both the NHS and private sector, becoming a trusted partner in delivering outstanding healthcare solutions. Drive Impactful Conversations – Lead engaging, strategic, and sometimes challenging discussions that move account objectives forward and strengthen long-term collaboration. < i>Map the Key Players – Create a clear and effective stakeholder map, identifying decision-makers, influencers, and access champions to maximise opportunities. < i>Own Your Territory – Take charge of your area with a strategic business plan that drives growth, manages resources, and delivers measurable results. < i>Leverage Data for Success – Maintain accurate, up-to-date customer records and use this valuable insight to inform planning, reporting, and smarter decision-making.

Recruitment Process

2 stage interview process.

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Evolve is a leading recruitment and outsourcing organisation, operating within the Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, Medical Device and Life Science sectors.

Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our success as a company, We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.

Key Account Manager
Up to 45,000
Remote field base role

Yolk Recruitment are working on behalf of a local advertising company who provide outdoor media solutions to drive interest, they are currently searching for a Key Account Manager. This role will be a field base role, covering South Wales.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has experience in a business-to-business sales role. This candidate should have fantastic communication skills with a real drive to succeed; the candidate must have a full UK drivers' licence.

As a Business Development Manager your aim will be to build new relationships with targeted companies by attending onsite visits with the clients. Your aim will be to maximise revenue made through sales by having a consultative sales approach and be able to present to clients the benefits of using their services.

Main responsibilities as a Key Account Manager

• Achieving monthly sales targets
• Contact potential & existing clients through prospecting on calls and emails.
• Setting up onsite client meetings
• Attending onsite meetings with clients in the South Wales area
• Identify clients wants and needs.
• Pitch appropriate products.
• Build pipeline.

Your skills/ experience as a Key Account Manager

• 2-3 years' experience in a business-to-business field sales role
• Must have experience in advertisement/Marketing
• Have an existing network in South Wales for potential clients
• Experience selling a similar service with an established network
• A full UK drivers' licence
• Experience in a target driven environment.
• Fantastic communication skills.
• High energy with a drive to hit well above your monthly target.

Benefits to you

• Basic salary up to 45,000
• OTE 60k
• Commission structure
• Company car or allowance
• Monday - Friday working hours.
• 25 days annual leave.
• Travel expenses covered.
• Company laptop

Apply now for more details.

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.

*Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.

Key Account Manager required for this market leading manufacturer of Garden Tools and Garden Equipment, field/home based looking after a Key Accounts on a National basis, this role will also include some new business as 30% of your role will be targeting Builders Merchants both Regional and National with a new business focus, if you have sold a tangible product into Retailors/Distributors or Builders Merchants then contact us TODAY!

The Role:

• Your role is to sell the company's manufactured range of Garden Tools and Garden Equipment, the range is vast and includes Robotic Lawn Mowers, Watering Products, Pumps, Tree and Shrub Care plus Specialist Smart Systems.
li>This is a National role, you will be home based with regular site visits, some weeks you will be majority home based and some weeks majority field based.
• 70% of your role is Account Management looking after major retailors and distributors such as Tesco, B&M and Asda and 30% of your role will be new business focused selling into Builders Merchants on a National and Regional level,
• Responsible for a turn over of circa £8M.
li>Deliver revenue, margin and share growth targets across categories
• Lead long-term Joint Business Planning, range reviews, promotional activity and seasonal planning
• Build collaborative, long-term relationships with buyers and key contacts
• You will be dealing both at Head Office level and Depot level
• Involved in New Product Development, Pricing, Discussing Range.
• Identify and unlock new listings, spaces, and range opportunities
• Spot and act on space gaps, new formats, and digital selling improvements Influence the customer to expand footprint across store and online platforms
• Very much forecasting/planning and working in the future.
• This is a hands on role with regular demonstrations and training events held by you.

The Company:

• Part of a huge global brand
• This division established over 60 years 
li>Supply to over 100 countries
• Known for staff retention
• Fantastic support, training and back up

The Person:

• Must have previous National Account Management or Key Account Management Experience
• It is vital that you have experience of selling to DIY Chains or Builders Merchants on a National level
< i>Ideally you will have direct experience of dealing with Retailers/Builders Merchants
• A very strong Account Manager
• Demonstrable Proven Track Record 

The Package:

li>Up to £8k basic salary li>OTE 7k li>Choice of Company Car (including plug in Hybrid).
• 25 Days Holiday
• Mobile
• Lap Top
• Company Pension
• Genuine additional corporate benefits

If this role sounds of interest then please get in touch ASAP on (phone number removed) or send your CV to (url removed)

• Paying £32,000 
• Life assurance 
• Great pension scheme
• Full uniform provided
• Various perks, benefits and discounts
• Various reward schemes and awards 

• Act as the main day-to-day contact for the customer, building and maintaining a strong, solution-focused relationship
• Lead and manage all aspects of a dedicated project, representing the customer's interests within the business
• Submit and maintain customer documentation, trackers, and project updates in a timely and accurate manner
• Attend customer reviews and meetings for ongoing and new projects, ensuring all deliverables are aligned
• Support onboarding of new customers alongside the Business Development Manager
• Liaise with production planning to coordinate schedules and ensure all orders are dispatched on time, in full (OTIF)
• Maintain rigorous control over stock and consumables through system and physical checks
• Oversee goods-in/goods-out processes and manage daily operations to achieve performance targets
• Ensure timely and accurate entry of stock movements, job specifications, and quotes across multiple systems
• Manage relationships with material suppliers, ensuring compliance with agreed terms and service levels
• Prepare accurate customer quotations and submissions in line with briefs and internal guidelines
• Ensure all distribution activities meet expected quality standards and delivery timelines
• Strong operational knowledge, particularly within logistics, warehousing, or manufacturing environments
• Proven experience in key account or project management
• Excellent relationship-building skills with both customers and internal teams
• High attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
• Strong understanding of stock control and supply chain operations
• Confident communicator with excellent written and verbal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other operational software systems
• Strong numeracy and reporting skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across departments

Key Account Manager

Location: Hybrid/Cardiff
Salary: £45k - £5k DoE + up to 0k commission
Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent 
What We Can Offer You: Hybrid Working, Performance-Related Bonus, Life Assurance, Vitality Private Healthcare, Additional Holiday Purchase, Health Cash Plan, Subsidised Gym Memberships, Cycle to Work scheme, Discount Vouchers and Access to Wellbeing Resources!

Why Do We Want You

We’re looking for a motivated and experienced Key Account Manager to join our high-performing sales team. 

You will be proactive, consultative and results-driven, capable of nurturing key client relationships and driving growth across an assigned portfolio of major accounts.

Your commitment to providing a high level of service and your ability to align client needs with our solutions will be key to your success.

If you're someone who enjoys autonomy, has a flair for spotting potential, and wants to make a visible impact, we want to hear from you.

Please note: To complete your application, you will be redirected to Wilmington Plc’s career site.
At Wilmington Plc, we celebrate individuality and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. As a Disability Confident employer, we shortlist all applicants who meet the essential role criteria and guarantee an interview for candidates with disabilities who meet these criteria. For reasonable adjustments or to apply under our interview guarantee scheme, please use the contact details provided once you have clicked “apply”!

Job Purpose, Tasks and Responsibilities

You will be responsible for:

• Delivering targeted annual sales revenues from assigned key accounts
• Creating, owning and maintaining annual account growth plans including accurate forecasts and SWOT analysis
• Nurturing and expanding key decision-maker relationships within listed accounts (including C-suite)
• Following up on incoming enquiries and referrals from these listed accounts
• Working with your designated accounts to generate further business opportunities from alternative buyers, regions, and divisions
• Delivering sales presentations and effective meetings – targeting face-to-face meetings on a bi-annual basis with the Sales Director / Managing Director
• Producing high quality, complex sales proposals including accurate price quotations in line with target product line gross margins
• Accurately recording pipeline and customer data in CRM (Sage CRM)
• Working closely with business delivery functions as a customer representative to ensure contracts are fulfilled in line with expectations
• Developing and maintaining strong product and sector-specific knowledge to be able to advise customers accurately
• Working with the wider team of Account Managers and Business Development Executives to maximise revenue generation opportunities
• Working within the systems/procedures in place at Astutis Ltd in maintaining the ISO 9001:2015 accreditation
• Carrying out any other duties as requested by the Sales Director

What’s the Best Thing About This Role

You’ll have the opportunity to take full ownership of a portfolio of high-value key accounts, working strategically to unlock their full potential. 

This role gives you the chance to build deep client relationships, work consultatively, and make a tangible impact on revenue growth.

What’s the Most Challenging Thing About This Role

Balancing proactive account development with reactive client needs across multiple complex relationships can be demanding.

Success in this role requires excellent time management, attention to detail and the ability to think strategically while delivering day-to-day execution.

What We’re Looking For

To be successful in this role, you must have:

• Experience of sales/account management in a service-led field
• Excellent communication skills in all areas – written, spoken, and presentational
• The ability to engage at all levels, including C-suite
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent organisational skills
• Enthusiasm and commitment to account growth

To be successful in this role, it would be great if you have:

• P&L knowledge with margin analysis
• Experience in reporting and record-keeping – KPIs, financials and other metrics

We know it’s not a skill, but the successful candidate must have permission to work in the role’s location by the start of their employment.

About Us

Astutis, part of the Wilmington plc, is a leading provider of accredited Health, Safety, and Environmental training. 

We deliver learning solutions in various formats, including online, virtual, and classroom-based, achieving pass rates at least 10% above the national average.

With significant growth over the past three years, we are excited to bring new talent into our dynamic and ambitious team.

Find What You’re Looking For

We are ambitious, inclusive, and filled with integrity and curiosity. Join us and achieve more in your career with mutual respect, support, and fair rewards.

Join us and make a difference in the world of global compliance, click on “APPLY” today!

Key Account Manager

An exciting newKey Account Manageropportunity at DX!

Up to 42,200 inclusiveCar Allowance/Company Car plus Bonus

All About You

You will be friendly, hard-working and love the buzz of getting things done. We love team players and here at DX we are committed to providing our people the technical and personal skills to progress their careers.

About Us

We are a leading independent parcel, mail and logistics services company operating throughout the UK and Ireland delivering the important things in life. DX Freight provides next-day or scheduled delivery services for parcels and freight, as well as comprehensive logistics solutions, including warehouse management and the operation of customer-liveried vehicles. Our brand is what we do every day and our values set the tone for how we want our colleagues to go about their business of delivering the Delivered Exactly promise.

What will it feel like to be part of our team?

At DX, we know our people are our foundation of success. We are passionate about you developing your career with us; if you want to progress your career, DX will provide the training and the opportunities! Whatever you choose, you will work with passionate and supportive people who are focused on meeting the DX Delivered Exactly promise.

Role Summary:

The Key Account Manager is responsible for managing medium to large customer accounts ensuring the highest levels of customer service for Key DX customers. Proactively engaging with customers to identify possible issues or upcoming increases in volume whilst driving through additional revenue through growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Communicate with customers on a proactive basis ensuring that they receive the highest levels of customer care.
• Negotiating annual price increases and driving through additional revenue through upselling and sourcing additional lines of business with current customers
• Resolving customer issues at all levels working closely with local customer service and operational teams
• Providing a flow of information between the customer and the business
• Producing weekly and monthly service reports

Additional information on this role

Previous experience in a logistics / distribution environment in a similar role is essential.

Benefits:

• Competitive Rates of Pay
• Holidays: 25 days + Bank Holidays
• Long Service Recognition Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity
• Company Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance programme including 24/7 Virtual GP
• DX Discounts Portal
• Excellent opportunities for career progression and more!

We look forward to hearing from you!

• MARKET LEADER in interior products | Global brand | award winning employer

Key Account Manager - high end interior products - into retail accounts (Field / home based based) (75-90k OTE)

Area: PA FK G ML KA DG TD CA (Scotland)

The Role of Key Account Manager

• This is a field / home based role.
• As Key Account Manager you will be representing one of the most revered and prestigious interior product brands in the market.
• This role is 100% account management and you will be tasked with developing commercial relationships with around 100 independent key retailers.
• Specifically, you will work with your customers enhancing brand development.
• As Key Account Manager, you will useyour consultative account management skills, you will develop brand exposure and revenue by looking for incremental growth opportunities within your retail accounts.
• This varied role will suit a polished professional that has an interest in marketing, social media and a flair for design.

The Company - Key Account Manager

Our client are market leading interiors brand and are synonymous with prestige, quality and operate at the premium end of the market. With a legacy of over 100 years they have become an employer of choice and have won numerous industry and independent awards for both their credentials as an employer and manufacturer. With eco-friendly manufacturing facilities, they bring to the market products that are on-trend and innovative. This is a rare opportunity to join one of the leading employers in the UK. The successful Key Account Manager will benefit from superb training and development and future progressive opportunities.

The Candidate for the Key Account Manager

• Consultative, well presented account management experience with a premium brand experience i.e. Kitchens, Bathrooms, wall coverings, appliances, KBB, Fashion
• Candidates that have sold interior products such as KBB, flooring, kitchen work tops, bathroom brassware, soft furnishings, surfaces decorative products etc will be of interest
• The ideal candidate will have managed retailers or distributor accounts
• A strong appreciation of 'premium branded products' is advantageous
• We are looking for an experienced candidate with strong well-rounded commercial acumen

The Package on offer for the Key Account Manager

• up to 50,000
• 20-45K OTE realistic in year one (90k)
• Choice of company car
• Enhanced stakeholder pension
• Private healthcare
• DOS
• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Ref: CPJ1743

• MARKET LEADER in interior products | Global brand | award winning employer
• Exceptional opportunity, if you have sold interior products into retail

Key Account Manager - high end interior products - into retail accounts(Field / home based based) (75-90k OTE)

Area: Surrey, Berkshire, Wiltshire, Dorset, Sussex

The Role of Key Account Manager

• This is a field / home based role.
• As Key Account Manager you will be representing one of the most revered and prestigious interior product brands in the market.
• This role is 100% account management and you will be tasked with developing commercial relationships with 100 independent key retailers.
• Specifically, you will work with your customers enhancing brand development.
• Using your consultative account management skills, you will develop brand exposure and revenue by looking for incremental growth opportunities within your retail accounts.
• This varied role will suit a polished professional that has an interest in marketing, social media and a flair for design.

The Company - Key Account Manager

Our client are market leading interiors brand and are synonymous with prestige, quality and operate at the premium end of the market. With a legacy of over 100 years they have become an employer of choice and have won numerous industry and independent awards for both their credentials as an employer and manufacturer. With eco-friendly manufacturing facilities, they bring to the market products that are on-trend and innovative. This is a rare opportunity to join one of the leading employers in the UK. The successful Key Account Manager will benefit from superb training and development and future progressive opportunities.

The Candidate for the Key Account Manager

• Consultative, well presented account management experience (ideally with an interiors background)
• Candidates that have sold interior products such as KBB, flooring, kitchen work tops, bathroom brassware, soft furnishings, surfaces decorative products etc will be of interest
• The ideal candidate will have managed retailers or distributor accounts
• A strong appreciation of 'premium branded products' is advantageous
• We are looking for an experienced candidate with strong well-rounded commercial acumen

The Package on offer for the Key Account Manager

• up to 45,000 basic -50,000
• 20-45K OTE realistic in year one (85k)
• Choice of company car
• Private healthcare
• DOS
• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Ref: CPJ1748