Key Account Manager

Aalberts is built on entrepreneurship. We believe the more space people are given, the greater their chance of finding brilliant solutions for our customers. That is why we encourage everyone to take ownership, think independently yet work as one team. You are in charge today of what happens tomorrow. For yourself, for the company, and for our planet.

• Identify, establish and maintain working relationships with key personnel in the specified group of customers and where appropriate involve the sales team
• Develop a total account management principal with all allocated group accounts working alongside the sales team
• Develop an in-depth knowledge of the Company’s products, their features, benefits and applications
• Develop an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the organisation’s operating environment, regulatory climate and other external challenges
• Work autonomously on a day-to-day basis, recognising where it is appropriate to involve others
• Maximising sales through the allocated accounts for the company product and service portfolio
• Managing the key project database through the company CRM – MS Dynamics
• Coordinating sales and project tracking activities and follow up with area sales managers
• Build and maximise professional relationships
• Work with the sales team to put in place clear business plans for key account development within a designated area, to be reviewed on a structured ongoing basis
• Effectively use company systems and IT packages to carry out the role to a high standard
• Take ownership of any issues with employees, customers, products, deliveries and deal with this efficiently and effectively
• Demonstrate a “can do” attitude and achieves targets and deadlines

• Knowledge and experience of working in a relevant industry would be advantageous (but not essential)
• Proven background in selling
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Able to work towards and fulfill agreed targets and objectives
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• A clear desire to succeed personally and on behalf of the Company
• Must have a full clean driving license
• Able to travel within the UK and, occasionally Europe as and when required to visit customers

• globally renowned company, dedicated to technological innovation and excellence
• diverse teams of passionate individuals, committed to making a difference
• professional growth and development opportunities
• think independently yet work as one team
• be in charge today of what happens tomorrow

We are a company over 13,000 passionate people spread across 50 countries, working as one to engineer mission-critical technologies, making impact in everyday life.

From eco-friendly buildings to high-tech manufacturing, from miniscule microchips to the largest seagoing vessels, from next gen vehicles to lightweight airplanes. Since 1975, we have been at the forefront of where technological innovation truly matters and progress is really made for a clean, smart and responsible future. 

Ready to change the future, your way?  Our procedure involves application submission, screening, assessments, selection and offer/onboarding. The process typically takes no more than 8 weeks to complete.

Aalberts and its subsidiaries are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, age, disability or veteran status, or other protected status. 

Please note that acquisition regarding this vacancy is not appreciated. Profiles sent by third-party recruiters will be treated as direct applications from the candidate.