Key Account Manager – North

Home-Based | Northern England, Scotland & Ireland

£55,000 Basic + Up to 35% Bonus (£19,250) + Company Car or Allowance + 25 Days Holiday + Benefits

Do you know how to develop major distributor relationships and turn them into long-term commercial growth?

We're recruiting a Key Account Manager for an established UK manufacturer and supplier with a strong presence across the automotive, industrial and professional trade markets.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of strategically important distribution accounts, develop relationships with senior decision-makers and identify opportunities to grow sales across an established customer network.

You'll have the autonomy to manage your territory, influence commercial decisions and develop partnerships that deliver sustainable growth.

Why Apply?

• £55,000 basic salary

• Bonus potential of up to 35% (£19,250)

• Total potential earnings of £74,250

• Company car or car allowance

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Death in service benefit

• Home-based position with regional travel

• Established distribution relationships to develop

• Opportunity to influence account strategy and commercial growth

The Opportunity

This is a strategic account management role rather than a traditional territory sales position.

You'll become the main point of contact for important distribution partners across Northern England, Scotland and Ireland.

Your focus will be on strengthening relationships, increasing account penetration, identifying new opportunities and supporting distributors in developing their own business.

You'll work with senior commercial decision-makers, negotiate agreements and develop account plans that deliver long-term results.

There will also be opportunities to identify and develop new distribution partners where commercially appropriate.

What You'll Be Doing

• Manage and develop strategically important distributor accounts

• Build strong relationships with senior decision-makers and commercial teams

• Identify opportunities to increase sales and expand existing partnerships

• Negotiate commercial agreements and longer-term contracts

• Develop account plans and strategies to achieve growth targets

• Support distributors in winning additional business

• Identify potential new distribution partners

• Manage sales pipelines, forecasts and account performance

• Monitor market trends, competitor activity and commercial opportunities

• Work closely with internal production, marketing, finance and customer support teams

• Represent the business at relevant exhibitions and trade events

What We're Looking For

We're interested in commercially strong Key Account Managers who understand distribution and know how to develop profitable, long-term customer relationships.

You could currently be a:

• Key Account Manager

• National Account Manager

• Regional Sales Manager

• Senior Business Development Manager

• Strategic Account Manager

Experience within the following sectors would be particularly relevant:

• Automotive aftermarket

• Industrial distribution

• Engineering supplies

• MRO products and services

• Workshop equipment and consumables

• Abrasives, adhesives, sealants and related technical products

• Chemicals, solvents and professional trade supplies

What's more important is your ability to manage distributor relationships, negotiate commercial agreements and identify opportunities for growth.

Why Consider It?

If you enjoy building relationships and developing accounts rather than simply chasing the next order, this role offers the opportunity to do exactly that.

You'll work with established distribution partners, have the freedom to develop commercial opportunities and be rewarded for the growth you deliver.

With a £55,000 basic salary and bonus potential taking total earnings to £74,250, it's an attractive package for an experienced account manager looking for their next challenge.

Apply today and Stewart Lupton at JSL Solutions, specialist in industrial and automotive aftermarket recruitment, will be in touch. Alternatively, call Stewart on 07763004067 for further details.

JSL Solutions – Recruitment...The Right Way.

Specialists in senior commercial and leadership recruitment for manufacturers and distributors across the automotive and industrial aftermarket.