Key Account Manager

Job Description:

Derby, Derbyshire (DE21)

£45,000 - £50,000 + Company Car (Hybrid/Electric)
Permanent, Full Time

Role Overview

An established UK construction contractor is seeking a commercially driven Key Account Manager to support organic business growth within the asphalt surfacing sector. The role focuses on managing existing key accounts while developing new client relationships across contractors, developers and stakeholders nationwide.

You'll act as the primary client interface, driving revenue through strategic account planning, tender support and relationship management.

Responsibilities / Duties

• Develop and maintain long-term relationships with key clients
• Act as main point of contact for assigned accounts
• Identify new business opportunities and grow market share
• Produce tailored account strategies to drive organic growth
• Prepare tender documentation including quality submissions and compliance packs
• Provide weekly pipeline forecasts to Regional Sales Manager
• Maintain accurate CRM records (contacts, emails, phone numbers, LinkedIn)
• Support clients through bid processes to secure contracts
• Follow up quotations and gather client feedback
• Attend client meetings and foster partnerships
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity
• Liaise with internal sales, operations, marketing and customer support teams
• Ensure client expectations and deadlines are met

Requirements

• Proven experience in Key Account Management or Business Development (construction preferred)
• Strong sales and bid management understanding
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational and project management ability
• Customer-focused mindset with problem-solving capability
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Confident working cross-functionally

Salary & Benefits

• £35,000 - £40,000 basic salary
• Performance-based incentives
• Hybrid or Electric company car (banded scheme)
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (buy/sell available)
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Life assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Birthday bonus
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Referral scheme
• Volunteering programme
• Continuous learning and development
• Supportive team culture with clear progression routes

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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