5,172 Key Account Manager jobs in the United Kingdom

Key Account Manager – Foodservice

Home Counties

Up to 45k + 25% Bonus + Car Allowance (or car)

Are you ready to take the lead in a fast-growing, flavour-driven business that’s transforming the UK foodservice market?

We’re partnered with a true innovator in world foods; a business that’s capturing the attention of chefs, contract caterers, and restaurant groups nationwide.

Their products bring bold, authentic flavour to professional kitchens across the UK, and their expansion in foodservice is showing no signs of slowing down.

Now, they’re looking for a Key Account Manager to take ownership of a thriving territory across the Home Counties, developing relationships, unlocking new opportunities, and shaping growth with major end-user customers across restaurants, contract catering, and education.

The Opportunity

This isn’t a maintenance role. it’s about momentum.

You’ll be responsible for driving growth, building partnerships, and bringing creative commercial thinking to your customers. Reporting into an experienced Head of Foodservice, you’ll have the freedom to make decisions, influence strategy, and see your impact in real time.

You’ll:

• Develop and grow relationships across contract caterers, restaurant groups, and education sectors
• Manage key accounts and identify new business opportunities across your region
• Collaborate closely with internal teams, from chefs to customer service, to deliver fresh ideas and first-class support
• Take ownership of commercial negotiations, promotions, and pricing strategy
• Act as the face of a brand known for its quality, innovation, and energy

About You

You’re a driven, commercial-minded sales professional who thrives in foodservice. You know the end-user landscape, and you know how to make things happen.

You’ll bring:

• A strong network within UK foodservice, ideally across restaurants, contract catering, or education
• Proven experience in winning and growing new business
• Excellent commercial acumen - confident managing margins, pricing, and P&Ls
• A proactive, hands-on approach and passion for great food

Why Join?

This business is at a pivotal stage of growth, with big wins already achieved and major expansion plans in motion. You’ll be joining a team that values initiative, creativity, and the drive to make an impact.

It’s an opportunity to own your region, shape your strategy, and be part of something that’s truly on the rise.

Ready to take the next step?

Apply now or send your CV directly to (url removed)

An excellent opportunity for an individual with corporate account management and coordination experience looking to join a rapidly expanding business who can offer long term progression opportunities.

Do you have experience within corporate account management and coordination? Would you like to play a key role at a rapidly expanding business?

This company specialise in the provision of electrical systems for commercial and industrial buildings across the UK. They have developed an excellent reputation since establishing themselves in the UK and have recently won a number of high profile long terms contracts with blue chip companies. Due to this they are now going through a period of rapid expansion and are therefore looking for a Key Account Manager to join their expert team.

You will act as the central point of contact between clients and internal teams, ensuring clear communication, smooth project coordination, and excellent service delivery. The role involves organizing meetings, tracking project progress, managing orders, and maintaining accurate records while supporting relationship management and regular reporting.

This role would therefore would therefore suit an individual with experience in corporate account management and coordination who is looking for a new challenge and the chance to play a key role at a rapidly expanding company.

The Role:

• Account management & coordination
• Project & order management
• Producing regular reports
• Providing excellent customer service
• 40,000 - 55,000 + Bonus + 33 Days Annual Leave + Progression

The Person:

• Experienced with corporate account management & coordination
• Strong organisational skills
• Excellent customer service
• Commutable to Farnham

Key Account Manager

Location: National - Field Based Role (Ideally, candidates will be centrally based)

Salary: 70,000 - 85,000 Total Planned Income (Based on 75% Basic and 25% OTE Split)

Permanent

Job Description

I am working with one of the world's leading and most well-known manufacturing brands. My client has a fantastic track record and reputation for innovation and quality with a real commitment to exploring and encouraging creativity.

Their commitment to quality, commitment to innovation and employee centric approach make them an excellent employee to work with and their reputation as an employer is every bit as strong as their reputation as a manufacturing company.

They are now looking for a Key Account Manager to join their Automotive and Aerospace division in a Nationwide Role. This is an exciting opportunity to join the business and sell into the automotive sector.

As a Key Account Manager you will have an impact by:

• Driving profitable sales growth to surpass Operating Plan targets
• Executing the Automotive Division Strategy
• Implementing EMEA Portfolio and Operational priorities
• Leading engagement with key account customers
• Fostering effective partnerships and communication with multiple stakeholders

Skills & Expertise

• Demonstrated sales and marketing experience in the automotive sector
• Proven expertise in managing global customers and complex products
• Proficiency in English both spoken and written
• Strong commercial acumen
• Possession of a valid driver's license
• Please note that this is a Nationwide, field based covering the whole of the UK.

Additional knowledge and preferred qualifications:

• Project management, prioritisation, and communication skills
• Comfortable working in a technical or engineering environment
• Skilled in international collaboration and influencing cross-functional teams
• Experience in effective communication across diverse countries and cultures

ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Key Account Manager - Technology Services

Location: Hybrid, New Malden

Contract: Full-time (37.5 hours/week) Monday to Friday - 9am to 5.30pm

Salary: 40K-50K depending on experience, with uncapped commission potential (up to 20% of GP above threshold) + Benefits such as 28 days holiday and much more!

Are you ready to take your sales career to the next level?

We are on the lookout for a dynamic Key Account Manager to join an innovative IT solutions team!

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love building relationships, and have a passion for technology, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities :

• Sell the full range of our IT solutions, focusing on acquiring new business and expanding existing accounts.
• Engage in proactive prospecting and structured call sessions to generate net new business.
• Maintain and grow relationships with your account base while identifying cross-selling opportunities.
• Conduct face-to-face meetings with clients to drive opportunities.
• Achieve monthly and quarterly targets while exceeding GP margin thresholds.
• Collaborate with our marketing team on campaigns and maintain an accurate sales pipeline.
• Continuously improve your industry knowledge through ongoing training and development.

What We're Looking For :

• Current reseller experience in technology solutions
• Strong account management skills
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and target-driven with excellent negotiation skills.
• A confident communicator with a strong telephone manner and the ability to work effectively in a team.

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Key Account Manager

Maidenhead
£40,000 – £47,000
Full-time, Permanent

Are you an experienced Key Account Manager with a passion for delivering exceptional customer service in a technical environment? As a Key Account Manager, you’ll be the primary operational contact for a portfolio of key customers, ensuring seamless communication, order alignment, and contract execution. You’ll act as the voice of the customer , driving performance, resolving issues, and supporting business growth.

Key Responsibilities as a Key Account Manager:

• Manage customer accounts, ensuring timely order acknowledgements and alignment with internal systems.
• Lead order book reviews, forecast management, and CRM opportunity tracking.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Sales, Supply Chain, Engineering) to meet delivery and performance targets.
• Coordinate and issue accurate customer quotes, ensuring compliance and feasibility.
• Drive customer performance reviews, KPIs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support customer visits, contract reviews, and financial pipeline planning.

What We’re Looking For as a Key Account Manager:

• Proven experience in a customer-facing role, within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of ERP, CRM, and MRP systems.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• High attention to detail, numeracy, and commercial awareness.
• An understanding of overseas government contracts

If this opportunity as a Key Account Manager appeals to you, please don’t hesitate to apply and reach out to Jemma at Orion Reading.

Key Account Manager 
Transport & Industrial Logistics
Location:  Hull 
Salary:  £50,000 + Company Car + Benefits

Are you ready to lead and grow?

• Do you thrive in a role that blends account management with hands-on business development?
• Are you commercially sharp, operationally aware, and ready to take ownership of a region?

A wellestablished international logistics provider is seeking a Key Account Manager  to drive growth and manage key accounts across the North of England. This is a dynamic opportunity for a locally based B2B sales professional  with experience in an industry like transport, logistics, chemicals, or any relatable industrial sector  to step into a role that combines client relationship management , new business acquisition , and operational coordination .

The Role

This is not just a sales job. It’s a chance to own a territory , shape client relationships , and influence operations . The successful candidate will:

• Manage and grow existing accounts , ensuring long-term satisfaction and identifying upselling opportunities.
• Drive new business  across the region, targeting industrial clients who benefit from tailored logistics solutions.
• Develop and execute a strategic sales plan , working closely with commercial and operational teams.
• Coordinate RFQs and proposals , ensuring competitive and timely submissions.
• Act as a key liaison  between clients and internal departments, ensuring smooth service delivery and operational alignment.
• Report on pipeline activity , customer feedback, and market trends to inform wider business strategy.

What We’re Looking For

• Location:  Must be based in or near Hull  due to office and operational requirements.
• Experience:  Proven B2B sales background , ideally in transport, logistics, chemicals, or any relatable industrial business.
• Skills:  Strong communicator, relationship builder, and strategic thinker.
• Mindset:  Proactive, commercially minded, and comfortable working independently.
• Operational Awareness:  Able to understand and coordinate logistics processes and client expectations.
• Mobility:  Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the North of England.

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary up to £50,000
• Company car and fuel card
• Hybrid working model (field, office, and home)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Company pension
• Long-term career development in a growing international business

Interested?

This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a region, build lasting client relationships, and contribute directly to business growth. Apply now or reach out for a confidential discussion.

• Performance-based bonus circa £8,000
• Hybrid working and flexible hours
• Annual bonus
• Health Insurance & Life Assurance

Are you looking for an opportunity to use your account management skills in a progressive and growing business? This is an opportunity to become a central part of a business, giving you excellent career prospects and the opportunity to develop. They are an SME with an amazing culture: a genuinely happy team that believe in their values and the vision of the business. The products are technical, used in research around the world, so you need to be comfortable working with technical products. Though there is no need to be an expert in their field!

With many of the accounts based in Europe and the US, you will be travelling around 25% of the time to visit customers and attend trade shows. The rest of the time, you will be in the office collaborating across the business or working from home.

You will be responsible for many different things, but most importantly you will be networking across your accounts and building relationships from top to bottom. If you have some experience in account management, but want something that you can really get your teeth into, please get in touch!

The Candidate: Key Account Manager
The successful candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in a sales position, and will have most of the following skills and experience:
•    Experience in managing and growing accounts, with a good commercial mindset.
•    Experience in a technical or scientific industry.
•    Comfortable in an SME environment, where processes and systems are being developed.  
•    Willing to travel throughout the UK and internationally for customer visits and occasional scientific conferences, on average 30% of the time
 

Key Account Manager required for this market leading manufacturer of specialist ventilation systems, field/home based covering Kent, Surrey, South London, Sussex, Hampshire, Dorset, Gloucester, South Wales and the South West with a real hub of activity in the Surrey/South London region, excellent long term career prospects selling into Distributors, Resellers, Builders Merchant and Plumbers Merchants, if you have sold to this route to market and have field sales experience then please get in touch ASAP!

The Role:

• Your role is to sell the company's manufactured range of specialist ventilation products, this includes extract fans, mechanical ventilation with heat recovery and ducting products.
• Field/home based covering Kent, Surrey, South London, Sussex, Hampshire, Dorset, Gloucester, South Wales and the South West.
• Selling into Distributors, Resellers, Builders Merchant and Plumbers Merchants
• 70% Account Management and 30% New Business
• Well established region with more than £2M turn over
• Field based 4 days a week and home based 1 day
• Attending a minimum of 3 meeting a day when out in the field with our client expecting you to do prospecting on the way to and from calls
• Great support from an internal sales team
• Excellent product and system training
• A genuine career opportunity

The Company:

• Very well established
• Known for staff retention
• UK Manufacturer
• Distribute worldwide
• Close knit team

The Person:

• Must have field sales experience
• You must have sold via Distributors/Builders Merchants/Plumbers Merchants
• Able to journey plan and be proactive on route
• Must be IT literate and happy using a CRM
• Able to build a business plan
• Can deal at all levels

The Package:

• Up to £50k Basic Salary
• 10% Annual Bonus 
• 25 Days Holiday (plus your birthday off) 
• Hybrid type company car
• Mobile
• Lap Top
• Private Health Scheme
• Company Pension

If the above looks of interest then get in touch ASAP by calling us on (phone number removed) or emailing your CV to (url removed)

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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