Key Account Manager

Do you enjoy building long-term relationships with key clients while driving commercial growth? This role could be the next exciting challenge. An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Key Account Manager to join a successful sales team covering the Ledbury (Herefordshire) region. In this client-facing role, you’ll be responsible for managing a portfolio of high-value commercial accounts across sectors such as agriculture, transport, and industrial heating. Balancing on-the-road relationship building with strategic account development, this is a great position for a results-driven professional. This is a home-based role, giving you the flexibility to manage your own diary, with typically no more than one or two days a week at their office in Barnsley. This full-time position offers a competitive salary, car allowance plus an uncapped quarterly bonus and access to comprehensive benefits. Key Responsibilities: • Manage and grow a portfolio of key commercial, agricultural, and industrial accounts across the region • Drive revenue, volume, and margin growth through pricing strategies, upselling, and customer loyalty initiatives • Identify and convert new business opportunities to exceed regional sales targets • Conduct regular face-to-face and virtual client meetings to strengthen relationships and understand customer needs • Collaborate with internal teams to deliver excellent service, minimise churn, and improve overall customer experience. • Support and mentor Account Executives, contributing to team development and knowledge sharing. You’ll inherit a portfolio of loyal, high-value accounts in the region, while also being encouraged and rewarded for spotting new opportunities to expand your territory. Skills & Experience: • Proven field-based sales and key account management experience, ideally within commercial or industrial sectors. • Strong commercial awareness with a track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets. • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build long-term client relationships. • Self-motivated, resilient, and proactive in identifying growth opportunities. • Confident working independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced sales environment. • A full UK driving licence is essential. How to Apply: If this opportunity aligns with your experience and ambition, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or contact Niche Recruitment to find out more about this Key Account Manager role.