Key Account Manager – Sussex/Kent/Surrey – Climate
Salary: Competitive salary with bonus opportunities and excellent benefits.
About the Role
We are the Wolseley Group, a leading specialist trade merchant across the UK and Ireland.
You will be responsible for managing a portfolio of about 100 accounts, including 5 large key account customers, and have accountability for a £5m ledger across Sussex, Kent and Surrey. Your focus will be on identifying and developing new and existing major accounts to maximise growth of sales, prioritising an 80/20 split between new and existing opportunities. This full‑time role requires 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with regular travel.
Benefits
- Annual leave: 24 days (increasing with length of service)
- Generous pension scheme matched up to 9%
- Enhanced maternity and paternity cover
- Potential to earn bonuses
- Access to a great range of online and high street discounts
- Free access to healthcare
- YuLife app
- Cycle to Work scheme
Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of circa 100 accounts, with 5 large key account customers.
- Identify and develop new and existing major accounts to maximise sales growth.
- Accountability for a £5m ledger across Sussex, Kent and Surrey.
- Maintain regular communication with key customers and internal stakeholders.
- Prepare sales forecasts and reports.
Qualifications
- Experienced account manager.
- Industry experience preferred.
- Passionate about driving sales.
