Key Account Manager

  • Kiota Recruitment
  • Mar 23, 2026
Full time Marketing

Job Description

We are working with a leading environmental solutions provider delivering wastewater treatment systems across municipal and infrastructure environments.

They are seeking a Key Account Manager to support and grow key municipal accounts across the South of England. This is a field based role where willingness to travel and stay away is essential.

This position focuses on developing long term client relationships, securing new business and expanding existing accounts within a highly regulated sector.

You will work closely with technical and commercial teams to deliver solutions, support tenders and drive sustained revenue growth.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and grow a portfolio of key municipal and framework partner accounts.
  • Develop and execute strategic account plans aligned to sector objectives.
  • Build and maintain senior relationships across client organisations.
  • Identify, develop and secure new business opportunities within key accounts.
  • Collaborate with technical and commercial teams to support bids and proposals.
  • Lead client engagement activities to strengthen brand presence and positioning.
  • Monitor market trends, competitors and regulatory changes to identify opportunities.
  • Maintain accurate CRM records including pipeline, forecasts and activity.
  • Support negotiation and implementation of framework and supplier agreements.
  • Drive account performance through structured planning and regular client engagement.

Skills & Experience

  • Experience in key account management within municipal or public sector environments.
  • Strong commercial awareness with experience across the full sales lifecycle.
  • Proven ability to grow and manage large, complex client accounts.
  • Understanding of water or environmental sector regulations and frameworks.
  • Strong relationship building and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to identify opportunities and convert them into long term revenue.
  • Confident working independently while contributing to a wider team.
  • Strong planning, organisation and time management capability.
  • Good analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and client needs.
  • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly.

Summary

Position: Key Account Manager

Location: South of England

Duration: Permanent

Salary: £50,000 to £60,000 Plus Bonus + Company Car & Benifits

Hours: 37.5 per week

Start: Notice dependent

A high impact role focused on building strategic client relationships and driving long term growth within a specialist environmental sector.

Apply now or contact the Kiota team for more details.