Key Account Manager + £50-60k basic + bonus + £7500 car allowance We are currently recruiting for a Key Account Manager to join a leading business within the roofing and refurbishment sector, covering the North/ North West. The role will focus on managing and developing strategic relationships across housing associations, local authorities, and main contractors, with a strong emphasis on long-term account growth and framework development. Key Accountabilities for the Key Account Manager: * Identify, target and develop new strategic partnership opportunities * Support the National Partnership Manager in delivering the national partnerships strategy. * Build and maintain strong relationships with key contractors * Contribute to bid and tender submissions by proving relationship insight and client intelligence. * Provide partnership and client relationship support on live projects across the midlands and other operational regions as required. * Work along side regional and operational teams to strengthen client engagement during project delivery. * Attend key review meetings to ensure partnership objectives are maintained throughout the lifecycle of projects. * Identify opportunities for repeat business, additional works, or future programme extensions. * Ensure a smooth transition from project delivery into future planned investment programmes. * Act as the relationship lead for designated strategic accounts * Maintain regular contact with clients to understand upcoming programmes, funding opportunities and long term asset management strategies. * Conduct partnership review meetings and performance feedback sessions * Ensure client expectations are proactively managed and exceeded. * Develop and maintain a robust regional opportunity pipeline. * Track relevant frameworks, funding streams and procurement routes within the roofing and refurbishment sectors. * Work closely with pre-construction, estimating and operational teams to convert opportunities into secured contracts. * Liaise with Regional Managers and Operational Teams to ensure service delivery aligns with partnership commitments. * Provide regular updates, forecasts and reports to the National Partnerships Manager. * Share market intelligence and competitor insights to inform strategic decision making. Qualifications for the key Account Manager rle: * Proven experience in Key Account Management, business development, within construction, roofing, or social housing sectors. * Strong relationship building and stakeholder engagement capability * Experience working with housing associations or public sector procurement frameworks * Commercial awareness and understanding of tendering processes. * Excellent communication, influencing and presentation skills. * Knowledge of roofing, refurbishment or planned maintenance markets * Experience supporting live projects from a client relationship perspective * Understanding of public sector funding streams and compliance requirements
