Key Account Manager
Robert Walters
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Stretford
Contract type: Contractor

KEY ACCOUNT MANAGER Salary: £38,000 - £40,000 Location: Stretford (4 days in office, 1 day working from home) Contract: Permanent, full time hours
Keywords: Account Management, Strategic Planning, Conflict Resolution, Stakeholder and Partnership Management, Data-Driven Decision Making, Reporting and Presentations, Contract Management, Consultative Role, Growth and Retention, Account Documentation, Meeting Management, Line Management
Our client is seeking a Key Account Manager to manage a portfolio of high-profile, high-value clients, with a total portfolio value of up to £5 million. The successful candidate will engage with high-level procurement and contract teams, focusing on future revenue and profit potential, and significant cross-regional account activities. This role offers the opportunity to drive data-driven decision-making, ensure meticulous record-keeping, and act as business consultants and industry experts, providing valuable insights and guidance to clients.
As a Key Account Manager, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of high-profile clients worth up to £5 million. You will develop comprehensive account strategies, resolve major client conflicts, manage relationships with senior stakeholders, utilise data for decision-making, prepare detailed reports for senior management, secure contract renewals, negotiate pricing, manage contracts end-to-end, act as a business consultant, focus on continuous improvement opportunities for client retention and renewal, capture high-level details regarding the account.
The ideal candidate for the Key Account Manager role will bring proven experience in key account management within high-value sectors. They will have a strong understanding of procurement and contract management. Their strategic planning and execution skills will be excellent. They will possess strong communication skills that aid in building relationships. A commitment to social value and continuous improvement is essential. Proficiency in data analysis for informed decision-making is required. Exceptional organisational skills are necessary. The ability to coach and mentor junior account managers is also crucial.
Through community partnerships and social value initiatives, they continuously work to ensure a positive impact on the world. They are a Disability Confident Committed employer, Armed Forces Covenant pledger, Ministry of Defense Employer Recognition Scheme Awardee, Mindful Employer, Able Futures Member, Accredited Real Living Wage Employer, and Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion member.
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Keywords: Account Management, Strategic Planning, Conflict Resolution, Stakeholder and Partnership Management, Data-Driven Decision Making, Reporting and Presentations, Contract Management, Consultative Role, Growth and Retention, Account Documentation, Meeting Management, Line Management
Our client is seeking a Key Account Manager to manage a portfolio of high-profile, high-value clients, with a total portfolio value of up to £5 million. The successful candidate will engage with high-level procurement and contract teams, focusing on future revenue and profit potential, and significant cross-regional account activities. This role offers the opportunity to drive data-driven decision-making, ensure meticulous record-keeping, and act as business consultants and industry experts, providing valuable insights and guidance to clients.
- Manage a portfolio of high-profile clients worth up to £5 million.
- Engage with high-level procurement and contract teams.
- Drive data-driven decision-making.
As a Key Account Manager, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of high-profile clients worth up to £5 million. You will develop comprehensive account strategies, resolve major client conflicts, manage relationships with senior stakeholders, utilise data for decision-making, prepare detailed reports for senior management, secure contract renewals, negotiate pricing, manage contracts end-to-end, act as a business consultant, focus on continuous improvement opportunities for client retention and renewal, capture high-level details regarding the account.
- Full ownership of a portfolio up to £5 million.
- Develop and execute comprehensive account strategies and improvement plans.
- Conduct escalation meetings and resolve major client conflicts.
- Manage relationships with senior stakeholders.
- Utilise data to inform decisions and strategies.
- Prepare detailed reports and presentations for senior management.
- Secure renewals, negotiate pricing, and manage contracts end-to-end.
- Act as a business consultant and industry expert.
- Focus on continuous improvement opportunities to ensure client retention and renewal.
- Capture high-level details regarding the account.
The ideal candidate for the Key Account Manager role will bring proven experience in key account management within high-value sectors. They will have a strong understanding of procurement and contract management. Their strategic planning and execution skills will be excellent. They will possess strong communication skills that aid in building relationships. A commitment to social value and continuous improvement is essential. Proficiency in data analysis for informed decision-making is required. Exceptional organisational skills are necessary. The ability to coach and mentor junior account managers is also crucial.
- Proven experience in key account management within high-value sectors.
- Strong understanding of procurement and contract management.
- Excellent strategic planning and execution skills.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Commitment to social value and continuous improvement.
- Proficiency in data analysis and decision-making.
- Exceptional organisational skills.
- Ability to coach and mentor junior account managers.
Through community partnerships and social value initiatives, they continuously work to ensure a positive impact on the world. They are a Disability Confident Committed employer, Armed Forces Covenant pledger, Ministry of Defense Employer Recognition Scheme Awardee, Mindful Employer, Able Futures Member, Accredited Real Living Wage Employer, and Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion member.
What's Next
Ready to take your career to the next level? Apply now!
Apply Today by clicking on the link.
Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
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