Kitchen Key Account Manager

Simon Acres Recruitment are recruiting for a luxury high-end kitchen manufacturer who is looking for a Key Account Manager to cover on a National scale within the UK.

This is a permanent position paying between £45,000 - £55,000 basic, plus bonus, car allowance, fuel card and other benefits.

The ideal candidate will be an Area Sales or Key Account Manager with a proven track record of operating within the luxury market, good connections with high-end kitchen retailers and the ability to self-motivate.

The Role:

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with existing retail partners in the UK & Ireland.
• Building and executing strategic account plans to drive growth and maximise revenue.
• Acting as primary point of contact for retailer partners, promptly addressing their inquiries, resolving issues efficiently, and proactively identifying opportunities for upselling from competitor brands.
• Being a brand ambassador and product expert to support partners with regular and ad-hoc training.
• Arranging and leading regular visits to factory for new and existing partners.
• Conducting regular visits, business reviews, and performance analysis.
• Negotiating contract renewals and pricing agreements where necessary.
• Identifying new business opportunities with existing accounts and strategising to expand.
• Growing the dealer network by identifying and engaging with new potential partners in key strategic locations.
• Keeping track of key performance indicators (KPI’s).
• Collaborating with internal teams, such as sales, marketing product development, senior management, and service support.
• Preparing and presenting performance updates including budgets, forecasts, and key sale channel developments to senior management.
• Staying updated with industry trends and market developments.

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience selling B2B within the KBB industry.
• Existing relationships with high-end independent kitchen retailers (very beneficial).
• German or luxury kitchen background, with a sound understanding of the high-end market.
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, with the ability to work independently using own initiative.
• Strong communication and time management skills.
• Ability to think fast, work well under pressure and have excellent attention to detail.
• Team player, confident and professional.
• Ability conversate at all levels, via phone, e-mail and in person.
• Full UK driving licence (essential).

Simon Acres Recruitment are acting as the employment agency in relation to this vacancy.