Job Description
Key Account Manager – Job Summary:
We’re supporting our client, a leading Injection Moulding manufacturer based in Rochdale who are looking for a Key Account Manager to join their growing team. The successful Key Account Manager will have experience of stakeholder communication, PPAP and the ability to develop customer accounts.
Salary: £Excellent
Benefits: To be discussed at interview
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Rochdale
Job Start date: ASAP
Shift Pattern: Days
Responsibilities for Key Account Manager:
- You will be in direct contact with customers (design & purchasing department, production – assembly, etc.) to promote the company’s products, identify opportunities, obtain specifications, and pass on all useful information to draw up offers
- Maintain engineering and commercial contacts through regular customer visits.
- Establish pricing and strategy through solid customer relationships and competitor analysis.
- Introduce and demonstrate new products & process change approvals.
- Keep abreast of the latest engineering developments in the automotive field.
- Identify future vehicle programmes and volume requirements through discussions with customers
About You:
- Experience working in the Automotive Industry and / or Aerospace Industry as an Account Manager or a similar sales role,
- A recognised Engineering qualification, preferably a degree, or a proven, successful background in a similar environment.
- A commercial focus with the ability to manage, develop and nurture customer accounts.
- The ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
- Experience of new product introduction (PPAP).
- Strong presentation and negotiation skills.
- Advantageous, is a knowledge of injection moulding.
- A project management mentality
- An analytical mindset with experience of using Microsoft Excel to prepare detailed reports and analysis for senior managers and customers.
Job Application:
If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with your full CV – or call us now. Whilst this position may not be of interest to you or suit your skills and experience, please don’t hesitate to get in contact with a member of the team at Willcox Matthews to understand how we can support you.
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