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Key Account Manager

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Posted on May 13, 2026 by CV-Library
Leicester, Leicestershire, United Kingdom
Sales
Immediate Start
£55k - £60k Annual
Full-Time
Key Account Manager

UK Wide| Competitive Salary + Bonus + Car Allowance + Benefits

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Key Account Manager to join a leading engineering and technology business supplying advanced equipment and processing solutions into the food manufacturing sector.

This role will focus on managing and developing strategic customer relationships across major food processors, supporting long-term commercial growth through consultative and solution-led sales.

The Role

Manage and develop key customer accounts across the food processing industry
Build strong long-term relationships with production, engineering, and procurement stakeholders
Identify opportunities for equipment upgrades, new projects, and process improvements
Work closely with technical and service teams to deliver tailored customer solutions
Lead commercial discussions, quotations, negotiations, and contract management activities
Support customers through the full project lifecycle from enquiry through to installation and aftersales support
Monitor market trends and competitor activity within the food processing sector
Attend customer meetings, factory visits, and industry exhibitions across the UK & Ireland

Requirements

Previous experience within key account management, technical sales, or business development
Background within food processing equipment, industrial machinery, automation, or engineering solutions preferred
Strong commercial and relationship management skills
Ability to manage complex customer accounts and long-term sales cycles
Confident working with technical products and engineering teams
Self-motivated with strong organisational and communication skills
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel

Package

Competitive basic salary
Bonus structure
Company car or car allowance
Pension scheme
Ongoing training and development
Opportunity to join a well-established and growing engineering businessWR Engineering are the #1 recruitment partner for engineering, manufacturing & technical sales jobs. We recruit for permanent jobs UK wide.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

Reference: 225104510

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Key Account Manager

CV-Library

Posted on May 13, 2026 by CV-Library

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Leicester, Leicestershire, United Kingdom
Sales
Immediate Start
£55k - £60k Annual
Full-Time
Key Account Manager

UK Wide| Competitive Salary + Bonus + Car Allowance + Benefits

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Key Account Manager to join a leading engineering and technology business supplying advanced equipment and processing solutions into the food manufacturing sector.

This role will focus on managing and developing strategic customer relationships across major food processors, supporting long-term commercial growth through consultative and solution-led sales.

The Role

Manage and develop key customer accounts across the food processing industry
Build strong long-term relationships with production, engineering, and procurement stakeholders
Identify opportunities for equipment upgrades, new projects, and process improvements
Work closely with technical and service teams to deliver tailored customer solutions
Lead commercial discussions, quotations, negotiations, and contract management activities
Support customers through the full project lifecycle from enquiry through to installation and aftersales support
Monitor market trends and competitor activity within the food processing sector
Attend customer meetings, factory visits, and industry exhibitions across the UK & Ireland

Requirements

Previous experience within key account management, technical sales, or business development
Background within food processing equipment, industrial machinery, automation, or engineering solutions preferred
Strong commercial and relationship management skills
Ability to manage complex customer accounts and long-term sales cycles
Confident working with technical products and engineering teams
Self-motivated with strong organisational and communication skills
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel

Package

Competitive basic salary
Bonus structure
Company car or car allowance
Pension scheme
Ongoing training and development
Opportunity to join a well-established and growing engineering businessWR Engineering are the #1 recruitment partner for engineering, manufacturing & technical sales jobs. We recruit for permanent jobs UK wide.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy
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Reference: 225104510

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