Job Description
Senior Key Accounts Manager (Materials Handling Equipment)
£90,000 Base Salary
Benefits: 20% Bonus, 26 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays, Pension, Company Car
Senior Key Accounts Manager position for one of the world s leading manufacturer of forklift trucks, warehouse and materials equipment.
The role is a key support to the UK Sales Director in delivering the growth strategy to achieve the company goals.
To apply for the role you need to have experience in managing key accounts in the materials handling/forklift sector, other very closely aligned industries such as plant will also be considered.
The focus on the role is to achieve agreed levels of profitability whilst retaining the company s valuable portfolio though successful account management. You will be home based with travel to key accounts across the UK and Europe when needed alongside travel to the head office in Devon.
The company are very valued in the industry for their product quality and customer service.
The Senior Key Accounts Manager Role:
Achieve agreed annual national account targets
Grow New, Used, Advanced Application and STR revenue opportunities
Ensure consistent customer focus is achieved
Provide leadership and support for the National Account team, coaching, mentoring, and monitoring
Ensure the company retains its valuable customer portfolio through active account management.
Quickly and effectively meet customer needs, handle complaints and issues
Negotiate with customers on sales agreements and contracts for the supply of the company s products
The Person Required for the Senior Key Accounts Manager Role:
Experience in managing key accounts in the materials handling/forklift sector
Previous success in achieving sales targets, negotiation and problem solving in a Key Account environment
