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Salary: £30k £35k per annum, depending on experience + Company car or car allowance, hybrid working, performance-related bonus scheme
Location: Grantham/Hybrid
About the Role -
A long-established and respected procurement-led business specialising in providing high-quality solutions to the engineering and construction sectors. With a proven track record and a loyal client base, the company is known for its technical expertise, strong customer relationships and tailored approach to service delivery. The team operates with a collaborative and ethical culture, encouraging innovation, professional growth and long-term client partnerships.
This is a vital account management position focused on strengthening and growing the company's UK client base. The Key Account Manager will be responsible for managing long-standing customer relationships, ensuring continued satisfaction and identifying growth opportunities within each account. With regular travel across the UK and a hybrid working arrangement, this role combines autonomy, variety and the opportunity to directly influence revenue and retention.
Key Responsibilities -
- Manage and develop existing customer accounts, ensuring exceptional service and support
- Conduct regular on-site visits to client locations across the UK (3 days per week travel expected)
- Identify cross-sell and up-sell opportunities within current accounts
- Prepare technical proposals and tailored quotations aligned to customer requirements
- Provide product advice, drawing on engineering knowledge to recommend solutions
- Collaborate with internal teams to support order processing and delivery tracking
- Maintain accurate records using CRM systems and generate account activity reports
- Contribute to marketing and business development initiatives as needed
What We're Looking For -
- Proven experience in account management or sales engineering within the construction or engineering sectors
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust with customers
- Technical aptitude, ideally with experience reading technical drawings or working with engineered products
- Confident managing the full sales process from quotation to post-sale support
- Highly organised and proactive, with excellent time management skills
- Comfortable working independently on the road and collaboratively as part of a wider team
- Competent in Microsoft Office and CRM platforms
- Full UK driving licence is essential
Benefits -
- Competitive salary with bonus scheme
- Company car or car allowance
- Hybrid working (typically 2 days from Grantham - based office or home)
- Opportunities for professional development and training
- Supportive team culture with a focus on ethical business practices
- Mileage and expenses covered for UK travel
Why Join Us -
This is more than just a sales role its an opportunity to become a trusted partner to a portfolio of valued customers. The company offers the stability of an established brand with the agility to innovate and grow. Youll be part of a team that values professionalism, integrity and the long-term success of both its people and its clients.
Apply Now -
If you're a relationship-driven account manager with technical know-how and a passion for customer service, this role offers an excellent next step in your career. Submit your CV and a short covering note outlining your interest and experience.
