# Key Account Manager

> Universal Business Team · Colchester, United Kingdom · Full-time · Posted 2025-07-29

**Salary:** GBP 50,000–50,000

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

A long-established, family-run business in the **Educational Supplies** sector is seeking an experienced and results-driven **Key Account Manager** to support its continued national growth.. This role is split between being in the office in **Colchester**, and out on the road visiting clients throughout the South East

### **The Opportunity**

This is an exciting opportunity for a **Key Account Manager** with a passion for both **business development** and **client retention**. You will be responsible for managing and growing a dedicated sales territory that includes a healthy pipeline of warm prospects and existing accounts.

**Duties:**

-   Drive sales growth across a broad product portfolio through a mix of **telephone and face-to-face** activity
-   Proactively identify, qualify, and convert new business opportunities
-   Manage some of the company’s **largest existing accounts** to ensure satisfaction and long-term growth
-   Create and implement a territory business plan aligned with company goals
-   Stay informed on market trends, competitor activity, and customer needs
-   Provide regular reporting on sales metrics including revenue, margin, and pipeline

## Requirements

-   **Experience** in B2B sales, including face-to-face presentations
-   Confident, driven and **self-motivated** with excellent business acumen
-   Comfortable generating new business from cold prospects as well as nurturing existing relationships
-   Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both over the phone and in person
-   Familiarity with CRM systems and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
-   **Full UK driving licence** required

## Benefits

-   Salary circa **£50,000** - **£60,000** per annum
-   Generous **commission plan** (up to £20,000 per year)
-   Company car after 3 months successful probation
-   Dedicated **sales territory** with a mix of warm leads and established accounts
-   Comprehensive **Sales Induction Programme** and ongoing professional development
-   **Career progression** opportunities – e.g. Key Account Director or Team Leader
-   Access to **LinkedIn Learning** and regular coaching

## Apply

[Apply at Universal Business Team](https://apply.workable.com/ubteam/j/A465357BF4/apply)

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