We are the internal recruitment partner for our client, a globally recognised leader in high-performance fluid transfer systems, supplying the automotive, motorsport, motorcycle, defence, and industrial sectors. With operations across the UK, USA, Mexico, and Europe.
We’re looking for a dynamic Key Account Manager to join our OEM Division, covering the EMEA&A region. This is a pivotal role focused on growing existing accounts, securing new business, and driving profitable sales growth across a diverse and technically demanding customer base.
Responsibilities:
- Managing and developing key OEM customer relationships
- Identifying and converting new business opportunities
- Leading the full sales cycle from lead generation to negotiation and close
- Compile, submit, and manage customer quotations accurately and efficiently
- Acting as the main point of contact for customers, ensuring exceptional service
- Collaborating with internal teams to deliver successful project outcomes
- Building and maintaining a strong sales pipeline
- Providing market insights and sales forecasts to stakeholders
- Supporting new product introduction and RFQ conversion activities
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:
- Proven experience in Key Account Management or Sales (minimum 4 years) within an OEM, engineering, or technical environment
- Strong commercial acumen with a proactive, results driven mindset
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills
- Ability to understand technical requirements and translate them into commercial solutions
- Experience with automotive quality processes (e.g. PPAP, IATF 16949) is advantageous
- Highly organised with the ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines
- Live within a commutable distance to the offices in Exeter
- Travel required (full driving licence essential), including occasional overnight stays.
In return we are offering:
- Salary of 40,000-45,000, depending on skills and experience.
- Company car
- Pension contributions 5% employeeand 3% employer
- Working hours – 8:30am – 5pm Monday to Thursday and 8:30am – 2:30pm Friday – flexibility outside of working hours may be required.
- 28 days annual leave including bank holidays (company closure over the Christmas period).
Interested? Then APPLY now for immediate consideration.
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