Key Account Manager | Skipton (Hybrid Field-Based Role) | Up-to £40,000 + Company car, yearly performance related bonus & benefits
We're looking for an ambitious and commercially minded Key Account Manager to join our client’s team and help shape their future growth strategy right across the UK.
Our client, based in Skipton, form part of a global, 25 company, group and are looking to expand their sales team to own UK accounts.
This is a highly autonomous role where you'll be responsible for developing key customer relationships, identifying new business opportunities, managing RFQs, and leading commercial negotiations from initial enquiry through to production launch. You'll work closely with operations, quality, logistics, finance, and project teams to ensure exceptional customer service and successful project delivery.
this role offers a rare mix of strategic account management, business development, and customer-facing autonomy within a manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving growth across the UK market while acting as the bridge between customers and internal operational teams.
What's on Offer?
- High level of autonomy and flexibility
- Strategic role with significant customer exposure
- Opportunity to influence business growth and market development
- Collaborative and supportive manufacturing environment
- career progression within an internationally recognised group
What You'll Be Doing
- Building and developing long-term relationships with existing and prospective customers
- Identifying and securing new business opportunities across the UK.
- Managing customer RFQs and coordinating internal costing activities
- Leading commercial negotiations and securing new orders
- Supporting project teams through launch and production implementation
- Representing the business at customer events, supplier days, workshops, and industry exhibitions
- Managing customer price negotiations and commercial agreements
- Acting as the voice of the customer internally while ensuring customer satisfaction
- Maintaining accurate CRM records and business intelligence data
What We're Looking For
- Experience in Key Account Management, Technical Sales, Business Development, or a similar commercial role
- Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills
- Background within manufacturing, engineering, automotive, or industrial sectors
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Comfortable leading cross-functional discussions and project reviews
- Strong CRM and Microsoft Office skills
- Highly self-motivated with the ability to manage your own diary and priorities
- Full UK Driving Licence (UK Travel Required)
- Degree-level education preferred
- Additional languages would be advantageous
Key Account Manager in Skipton employer: Cubed Talent
Join a globally recognised leader in high-speed metal forming and finishing machinery, where your skills as an Assembly Fitter will be valued in a dynamic and supportive work environment. With competitive pay, generous benefits including 33 days of annual leave and an enhanced pension, and opportunities for career growth within a company that prioritises innovation and quality, this role in Wortley, Leeds offers a meaningful and rewarding employment experience. Embrace the chance to develop your mechanical expertise while contributing to a team that celebrates collaboration and excellence.
