Key Account Executive (Umbrella Payroll)
Manchester (Hybrid) | £30k base + £45k+ OTE | Uncapped
You’ve got experience in the umbrella/payroll industry. You understand contractors, agencies, compliance and you’re confident managing relationships, spotting opportunities, and driving growth.
Now you’re looking for a role where you can own key accounts, build long-term partnerships, and be properly rewarded for it.
The Opportunity
We’re hiring a Key Account Executive to join a high-performing commercial team in Manchester.
This is a client-facing, relationship-led role where you’ll work closely with a Key Account Director to manage and grow a portfolio of recruitment agency clients.
You’ll be responsible for increasing contractor volumes, strengthening relationships, and identifying cross-sell opportunities – all within a structured, KPI-driven environment.
Why This Role?
- £45k+ realistic OTE (uncapped commission)
- Work with established, high-value agency accounts
- Clear progression into Senior KAE / Account Manager / KAD
- Face-to-face client exposure – meetings, lunches, events
- Strong internal support (marketing, onboarding, compliance)
- Stable, growing business in a compliance-led sector
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Managing and developing a portfolio of recruitment agency accounts
- Increasing contractor referrals and revenue within your patch
- Acting as a key contact for clients alongside the KAD
- Regular outreach to consultants (calls, email, LinkedIn)
- Identifying and executing cross-sell and upsell opportunities
- Maintaining accurate records and insights via CRM (Monday.com)
- Attending agency visits, events, and hospitality
What We’re Looking For:
- 2+ years’ experience in the umbrella/payroll industry
- Strong understanding of contractor solutions (PAYE, Ltd, CIS)
- Confident communicator with a relationship-first mindset
- Experience working in a target/KPI-driven environment
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