Key Account Manager
At a glance
Manager-level Account Management role at Wolseleyuk. Leeds · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate £43,092–£90,000 across the United Kingdom.
Wolseleyuk has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
growthroles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Set sales plans for your accounts, then communicate targets and deliver the account business plan
- Grow major accounts by developing new customers and expanding existing relationships
- Improve sales, gross profit, growth and cash flow through effective debtor management
- Support budgets with relevant statistics and strengthen sales across the branch network
What you bring
- A general merchanting background is essential; civils or construction experience is preferred
- You have planned strategic accounts and managed complex issues across multiple branches
- You have delivered lasting results through strong sales and customer relationship skills
- You work collaboratively with colleagues
Who this fits
This full-time, permanent role is based in Yorkshire and field-based around Leeds, with a Monday-to-Friday schedule of forty hours per week. It suits someone with manager-level experience working across a multi-branch network.
From the employer
Salary:
Competitive Salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
Key Account Manager – Leeds/Field based - Burdens
So, who are we? We are Burdens, a part of the Wolseley Group - a leading specialist trade merchant across the UK and Ireland. We pride ourselves in putting our people and customers at the heart of everything we do – and best of all, provide opportunities to develop skills and build careers through our award-winning Wolseley Talent Guild.
Also, did we mention? In addition to the competitive salary, there are also benefits on tap – including...
Annual leave (increasing with length of service), a generous pension scheme (matched up to 9%), potential to earn bonuses, enhanced maternity / adoption leave and access to a great range of online and high street discounts.
We also promote positive health and wellbeing by offering free access to healthcare, our popular YuLife app, our Cycle to Work scheme and more!
As a Key Account Manager based in Yorkshire, you’ll be responsible for:
- Setting the sales direction of a set customer base, including the delivery of the business plan and establishing/communicating aims and objectives of the target accounts
- Identifying and develop new and existing major accounts to maximise the growth of sales
- Maximising sales, GP, growth and cash flow by effective debtor management. Contributes to budgeting process and provides statistical information as required
- Developing a strong sales culture, build close relationships within branch network and contribute to regional development strategy
This is a full-time, permanent role working 40 hours per week Monday to Friday.
And here’s what we’d like you to have:
- Civils & construction industry experience preferred; general merchanting background essential
- Strategic account planning experience
- Experience of operating as a manager, working across a multi-branch network and has demonstrated clear capability in managing complex issues and delivered sustainable results
- Exceptional sales and customer relationship building skills
- A collaborative approach to work
We look forward to receiving your application!
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