Key Account Sales Manager
hace 4 días
Stevenage
Key Account and Project Delivery Manager • Location: Stevenage/Field-based, • Salary: £38,000 - £40,000 with OTE £45,000 - £50,000 Day-to-day of the role: • Sales & Business Development:, • Identify and develop new business opportunities across various sectors including hospitality, education, healthcare, and commercial foodservice., • Build and maintain strong relationships with consultants, contractors, and end-user clients., • Prepare, present, and negotiate proposals, quotations, and tenders., • Achieve and exceed individual and team sales targets., • Drive repeat business and long-term client partnerships., • Account Management & Client Relationships:, • Act as the primary point of contact for key client accounts., • Manage client expectations throughout the full project lifecycle., • Identify opportunities for upselling and cross-selling additional products or services., • Maintain strong aftersales relationships to encourage repeat business and referrals., • Project Delivery & Coordination:, • Manage projects from order placement through to installation and completion., • Liaise with internal teams, suppliers, and contractors to ensure smooth and timely delivery., • Coordinate project timelines, lead times, logistics, and installation schedules., • Proactively resolve commercial, technical, or delivery challenges., • Ensure project milestones, budgets, and margin targets are achieved., • Oversee snagging, handover, and customer sign-off., • Design & Solution Support:, • Work with design teams to develop practical and cost-effective catering equipment solutions., • Interpret client briefs, drawings, and technical specifications., • Support value engineering while maintaining quality, performance, and compliance standards., • Proven experience in sales, account management, and project delivery within catering equipment, commercial kitchens, or foodservice., • Strong understanding of commercial kitchen equipment, layouts, and workflows. May also suit people from construction, shop-fitting, or similar backgrounds, • Experience managing projects from sale through to delivery and installation., • Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills., • Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications., • Strong commercial awareness, pricing skills, and margin control., • Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously., • Competitive salary with commission/bonus opportunities., • Car Allowance (if applicable)., • Career progression within a growing specialist catering equipment business.