Key account manager

Key Account Manager Location ndash; London ndash; Covering South East London, South West London and West London Salary - Up to GBP50,000 + Commission (including car allowance) Permanent Full time role 40 Hours per week with additional hours for events Do you have a clean driving licence? Do you come from a field sales and account management background within the food and drinks industry? We have a fantastic opportunity in London for a Key Account Manager to work for one of our clients. Our client is an established and well-known distributor working throughout London, Kent, and the Southeast. Responsibilities * Grow and develop both new and existing customer base * Develop and maintain strong relationships with new and existing customers * Follow up on new leads in a timely manner * Negotiating contracts and agreements to create detailed proposals as part of a formal bidding process * Advise customers on forthcoming product developments and promotions * Monitor market trends and competitor activities to identify potential risks or opportunities * Attend weekly team (via video platform) and monthly all team meetings at HQ * Provide on going support to your customers to address any issues or concerns that may arise * Make accurate cost calculations to provide customers with quotations * Represent the company at trade exhibitions, events and demonstrations * Other duties as deemed reasonable Skills and Experience * Previous field sales-based experience * Clean driving licence * Industry knowledge and experience * Strong communication skills * Strategic thinker * Highly organised and able to plan and problem-solve proactively * A good level of numeracy * Good working knowledge of IT systems including Word and Excel Benefits * Car Allowance * Life insurance * Auto enrolment pension * Annual leave increase on length of service * Birthday voucher * Ability to purchase goods at a cost price * Work from home for administrative work To find out more about the position, please apply and we will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail. About Morgan Jones: Morgan Jones Limited acts as an employment agency. By applying, you accept the Terms Conditions as well as the Privacy, Cookie, and Data Retention Policy which can be found on our website. Due to the high volume of applicants we see, if you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. To view other great opportunities, visit our website or follow Morgan Jones on your favourite social networks ndash; Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or LinkedIn