Key Account Manager

Harrogate, England

£45,000

• Permanent
• Wholesale Electrical Sales
• Strategic Account Growth
• Customer Relationship Management

About the candidate

A commercially minded sales professional with over five years’ experience in account management across the wholesale lighting and electrical products sector. They have a strong track record of building lasting relationships with electrical wholesalers, contractors and internal teams, using a practical, data-led approach to grow accounts and improve customer satisfaction.

They are now looking for a permanent opportunity across the North East, bringing strong negotiation skills, organised account planning and a proactive approach to developing territory performance. Available to start in around two weeks.

What makes them great?

• Proven Sales Growth: Increased annual sales by around 30% through focused relationship-building and strategic account management across a regional territory.
• Fast Commercial Impact: Delivered around 20% sales growth in the first year within a competitive electrical supply market by improving customer relationship management.
• Market Development: Helped improve market penetration by around 15% through client insight, product launches and customised project solutions.

Areas of expertise

• Strategic Account Management: Experienced in managing varied customer portfolios, developing account plans and strengthening long-term client relationships.
• Electrical & Lighting Wholesale: Strong sector knowledge across wholesale distribution, electrical products, lighting solutions and contractor-led sales environments.
• New Business Development: Confident identifying opportunities, opening conversations and working with internal teams to deliver tailored customer solutions.