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Key Account Manager

Ref: 609266

East London, United Kingdom

£65,000

  • Permanent
  • High Revenue Growth
  • Strategic Business Planning
  • Immediately Available

About the candidate

An experienced Key Account Manager with a robust track record in B2B relationship development, this candidate has more than a decade of professional experience, primarily focused on the UK market. They have successfully managed large portfolios, driving substantial growth and securing key partnerships with major national retailers and operators. Their CV highlights significant achievements in delivering double-digit revenue growth and improving profitability through strategic planning and excellent relationship management.

The candidate is particularly adept at driving business results in competitive environments, leveraging their deep industry knowledge and strong analytical skills to foster profitable partnerships and execute effective business strategies. Their comprehensive background includes P&L management, Joint Business Planning (JBP), and executing high-impact sales strategies that consistently exceed business targets.

What makes them great?

  • Revenue and Market Growth: Achieved 32% sales growth in 6 months by expanding a Coffee-to-Go portfolio across over 100 accounts.
  • New Business Development: Generated over £300K in new business revenue through effective prospecting and negotiation of high-value contracts.
  • Operational Efficiency: Reduced client issue resolution times by 30% and improved forecasting accuracy by 25%, directly enhancing customer satisfaction and product availability.

Areas of expertise

  • Key Account Management: Proven ability to manage and grow multi-million-pound portfolios across diverse channels including retail, wholesale, and convenience.
  • Strategic Joint Business Planning (JBP): Skilled in developing and executing plans that align with both company and client goals, significantly boosting revenue and market share.
  • Leadership and Cross-Functional Collaboration: Experienced in leading teams and working collaboratively across departments to drive business objectives and improve operational efficiency.