Key Account Manager

Key Account Manager Loughborough £35,000 - £40,000 DOE + company car Are you ready to take your sales career to the next level? We're looking for a dynamic and experienced Key Account/Sales Manager to join our client's well-established and innovative manufacturing business. In this pivotal role, you'll report directly to the Managing Director, where you'll not only manage key customer accounts but also drive new business growth across diverse, cutting-edge technical sectors. This is an exciting opportunity to become a central force in shaping the future of the company, working on projects that make a real impact. If you're passionate about building strong client relationships, exploring new markets, and being part of a forward-thinking team, we want to hear from you! Description of the role: Manage and maintain existing customer accounts, ensuring high levels of service. Develop new accounts and expand business across various end users and applications. Regular customer visits, attendance at trade shows, and close collaboration with customers to introduce new technical innovations. Work alongside the technical development team to identify and deliver product advancements. Oversee sales administration and customer-facing processes, including managing one sales administrator. Collaborate with internal departments for effective order handling and production scheduling. Monitor and review sales prices, ensuring profit margins are maintained. Assist in preparing annual sales budgets and setting pricing strategies for new products. Utilise company software to analyse data and drive improvements in account management.About you: Previous experience within a similar role. Experience within technical products/manufacturing. Strong communication and organisational skills. Leadership experience, particularly in managing a team. Strong commercial acumen with the ability to make informed decisions. Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.If you are a motivated, detail-oriented individual with experience in technical sales, we would love to hear from you