Key Account Manager – Peterborough (covering Whole PE Postcode)

This role is offered on a hybrid basis, involving a combination of field-based work, visiting customer sites and our offices, and remote work.

Here at RS, we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and ambitious individual to join our successful, innovative sales team as a Key Account Manager. We pride ourselves on investing in our people, providing opportunities for success and career progression.

You will receive training, support, and development opportunities to advance your career. Join our open, diverse, and world-class sales team!

What You Will Be Doing

• Spending time on the road as the key contact for customers in the PE region, across various industries.
• Identifying customer challenges and providing top-class solutions to grow your portfolio.
• Targeting revenue potential within your accounts.
• Creating business plans that exceed sales and profit targets.
• Understanding customers, markets, and competitors thoroughly.
• Maintaining accurate customer records.
• Collaborating across the business to support sales targets, including with internal account managers.

Skills and Experience Needed

• Experience in a field sales role with account management and KPI targets.
• Open-mindedness and adaptability to change.
• Solution-oriented approach.
• Strategic thinking and planning skills.
• Strong relationship-building abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Salesforce CRM or B2B experience is a plus.
• Valid driving license is essential.

What We Offer

In addition to standard employee benefits, RS UK&I offers:

• Performance bonuses, enhanced parental leave, private healthcare, and generous annual leave.
• Family-friendly policies supporting health conditions, fertility, LGBTQ+ community, neurodiverse colleagues, and fertility coverage.

About RS

Part of RS Group, with over 80 years of solving industry problems, we focus on innovation and making a positive impact. Our purpose is Making amazing happen for a better world.

We deliver products worldwide, serving over 1.2 million customers with a vast range of stock and non-stock items. We value curiosity, innovation, empathy, and diversity, investing in your development and wellbeing. Join our UK team of over 2000 colleagues and help us think big, do more, and unleash your brilliance.