Key Account Executive

Why do we need you?

Are you someone who is passionate about account management? Do you enjoy providing a fantastic customer experience whilst also driving sales? If yes, then this could be the role for you!

At Saint Gobain Abrasive we are looking for a Key Account Executiveto manage Key Accounts within trade and decorative services. You will be responsible for developing sustainable and long standing relationships with existing accounts as well as bringing on and driving new business. This is a new role in which the successful candidate will be able to have a genuine impact on the business.

This is a remote role with travel throughout the UK, candidates will ideally be based in the Midlands area but we are open to other locations.

Saint Gobain Abrasives is one of 30 Saint-Gobain brand's, they are the world's leading manufacturer of abrasives and offers powerful, precise and user-friendly solutions enabling customers to shape and surface-finish all types of materials even in the most complex and challenging applications across a diverse range of markets.

What we're looking for:

• Someone who is proactive and customer focused
• A proven track record in sales, ideally within a similar industry but we are also open to other backgrounds
• Experience selling to buying groups would be highly advantageous
• Happy working remotely but also as part of a team

What you will be doing:

• Managing a number of existing Key Accounts within the trade and decorative services markets,
• Deliver sustainable, profitable growth and build sustainable long term trading relationships
• Increase customer knowledge / awareness of Saint Gobain Abrasives solutions through visits to distributors, merchants, contractors and other key decision makers
• Clear understanding of market drivers, trend, influences, and advising and shaping the business strategy.
• Builds rewarding partnerships with UK buying groups and National Builders Merchants
• Ensure CRM and other systems are updated
• Work closely with other internal teams to ensure the best service possible for our customers.

Are Saint Gobain Abrasives and Saint-Gobain inclusive employers?

Saint-Gobain is the worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction improving daily life through high-performance solutions. From wherever you are, let your unique personality and our values guide you every day to invent a more sustainable world.

We understand that a diverse workplace is not only a more enjoyable place to be, but also facilitates better decision making and innovation. So, whoever you are, and whichever Saint-Gobain business you join, you can be sure of a warm welcome with us.

And what about flexibility?

The world of work is changing. At Saint-Gobain, we're always open to new ways of working. Everyone has different needs and commitments. We'll happily discuss any need you might have for this role: flexible hours, job-sharing, part-time working, or anything else that matters to you. We can't promise to meet every request when we're recruiting. But we do promise to listen.

If you match our criteria, we will be in touch to discuss your experience and more about you as a person, we look forward to hearing from you!