Key Account Manager - Education in Leeds

Overview

Farnell, an Avnet company, is a global high-service distributor of technology products, services and solutions for electronic system design, maintenance and repair. Field based, covering UK & Ireland. We’re more than a global electronics distributor—we’re a trusted partner to engineers, makers, and businesses worldwide. Our mission is to deliver innovative solutions and exceptional service that help our customers succeed.

What you will be doing

• Act as the main point of contact for key University accounts, ensuring high customer satisfaction
• Build strategic relationships across the 7 different consortia that make up the UKUPC to align with customer goals and deliver tailored solutions
• Conduct regular face-to-face meetings and business reviews
• Develop and execute account plans to drive growth and profitability
• Monitor pipeline, analyse performance, and identify improvement opportunities
• Work with marketing to identify relevant campaigns that will drive growth
• Identify, co-ordinate and attend education focussed exhibitions with colleagues to promote Farnell, its offering and value-added services
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to maximize value for customers
• Ensure successful bidding for the tender for the supply of goods to the University consortia

What’s in it for you

• Competitive salary + monthly bonus
• Company car or car allowance
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Reward programs
• Career development opportunities
• A supportive, collaborative team culture

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience managing key accounts and budgets
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of market trends
• Ability to work independently and make sound commercial decisions
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Strategic thinker with a focus on delivering results
• Customer-focused and proactive
• Skilled at identifying needs and creating value-driven solutions
• Confident negotiator with strong business insight
• Always eager to learn and grow
• Experience in either electronics or an industrial setting
• Ideal location is centrally based in UK between Manchester and Birmingham as the role will require a lot of travelling to key University sites throughout the UK and Ireland

If this role sounds like the right fit for you and you are based in the location specified, then apply now and our Talent Acquisition partner will be in touch if you are suitable.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.

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