Key Account Manager

Company: CPJ Recruitment
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Location: Bristol
Job Description:

MARKET LEADING INTERIOR BRAND | ESTABLISHED RETAIL ACCOUNT BASE | GLOBAL MANUFACTURER | AWARD WINNING EMPLOYER

Rare opportunity to represent a globally recognised premium interiors brand managing an established and high performing retail account base.

Key Account Manager – Premium Interior Products into Retail Accounts

Field based – South Wales & South West

Area: South Wales / South West – CF SA NP GL WR BS BA

£45,000-£50,000 basic + uncapped bonus (£75,000-£90,000 realistic OTE) + choice of company car + private healthcare

The Role of Key Account Manager

  • This is a field / home based account management role with a leading interiors manufacturer operating at the premium end of the market.
  • You will manage a well-established portfolio of independent retail partners across South Wales and the South West, focusing on account development, showroom support and driving incremental revenue growth within existing relationships.
  • The territory benefits from strong existing brand presence, long-standing customer relationships and a loyal retail base.
  • Using a consultative approach, you will work closely with retailers to support showroom presentation, product positioning, merchandising and overall brand development.
  • This is a relationship-led role suited to a polished and commercially astute sales professional with experience selling premium products into retailers
  • Negotiating POS, increasing in-store product footprint

The Company

Our client is a globally recognised manufacturer with over 100 years of heritage, operating at the premium end of the interiors market.

They are known for innovation, quality and design-led products and are widely regarded as an employer of choice within the sector.

The business continues to invest heavily in sustainability, product development and employee training, making this a stable and progressive long-term career opportunity.

The successful candidate will benefit from:

  • Established account base
  • Strong internal support structure
  • Industry leading training and development
  • Excellent earning potential
  • Genuine long-term progression opportunities

The Candidate for the Key Account Manager Role

  • We are looking for a consultative and commercially driven sales professional with experience managing retailers showrooms or distributor accounts is preferred.
  • Experience in sectors such as interiors, KBB, bathrooms, flooring, surfaces or other design-led or premium building products OR commercial products into retailers would be advantageous.

The ideal candidate will:

  • Have field sales / account management experience
  • Be confident managing retail or distributor relationships
  • Understand premium branded or design-led products
  • Be commercially strong with excellent relationship building skills
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Understanding of position a premium brand
  • Be highly organised and self-motivated

The Package

  • £45,000-£50,000 basic salary
  • Uncapped bonus structure
  • £75,000-£90,000 realistic OTE
  • Hybrid company car
  • Private healthcare
  • Enhanced highly competitive pension
  • 28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Ref: CPJ1847

Posted: June 2nd, 2026