Key Account Manager

Competitive Salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Key Account Manager – Leeds/Field based - Burdens

So, who are we? We are Burdens, a part of the Wolseley Group - a leading specialist trade merchant across the UK and Ireland. We pride ourselves in putting our people and customers at the heart of everything we do – and best of all, provide opportunities to develop skills and build careers through our award-winning Wolseley Talent Guild.  

Also, did we mention? In addition to the competitive salary, there are also benefits on tap – including...

Annual leave (increasing with length of service), a generous pension scheme (matched up to 9%), potential to earn bonuses, enhanced maternity / adoption leave and access to a great range of online and high street discounts.   

We also promote positive health and wellbeing by offering free access to healthcare, our popular YuLife app, our Cycle to Work scheme and more! 

As a Key Account Manager based in Yorkshire, you’ll be responsible for:  

• Setting the sales direction of a set customer base, including the delivery of the business plan and establishing/communicating aims and objectives of the target accounts
• Identifying and develop new and existing major accounts to maximise the growth of sales
• Maximising sales, GP, growth and cash flow by effective debtor management. Contributes to budgeting process and provides statistical information as required
• Developing a strong sales culture, build close relationships within branch network and contribute to regional development strategy

This is a full-time, permanent role working 40 hours per week Monday to Friday.

And here’s what we’d like you to have:

• Civils & construction industry experience preferred; general merchanting background essential
• Strategic account planning experience
• Experience of operating as a manager, working across a multi-branch network and has demonstrated clear capability in managing complex issues and delivered sustainable results
• Exceptional sales and customer relationship building skills
• A collaborative approach to work

 We look forward to receiving your application!

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