Sales Key Account Manager

The Just Recruitment is pleased to be recruiting for a Sales Key Account Manager for their client based in Braintree, Essex. Please note that although this is an office based role, there will be a requirement to undertake occasional customer visits therefore you will need a full driving licence as a pool car will be provided. The successful applicant will be responsible for managing and growing a portfolio of strategically important customer accounts. Maintaining strong client relationships, improve retention, identify upselling and referral opportunities, and ensure clients receive clear, consistent and commercially effective account management. Skills, knowledge and experience required. *Proven experience in sales, account management or business development, ideally with responsibility for high-value or strategically important clients. The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate strong commercial judgement and an ability to balance relationship management with revenue delivery. *Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders, build credibility and maintain productive working relationships at all levels. Active listening, clear communication and sound organisational skills are important for managing both customers and internal colleagues effectively. *Ability to plan, prioritise and manage multiple accounts while maintaining quality and attention to detail. The role requires a structured approach to meetings, follow-up actions, reporting and the management of new opportunities as they arise. You will ideally have at last 2 years business to business direct sales experience with experience in industrial or technical product sales preferred. For more information on this position, please contact Just Recruitment Group Ltd on telephone (phone number removed) quoting job reference TB85. Please note that if you have not been contacted within 7 days, your application for this position has been unsuccessful