Key Account Manager UK

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Do you have a bachelors degree and several years of experience with selling industrial products in the UK market? We are looking for you!

Key Account Manager UK
Developing the important key accounts in the Hand Tool market

In this new position you are responsible for the key accounts (> € 1 million) in the UK. In close co-operation with agents, distributors and wholesalers you will be responsible for the sale of our Hand Tool portfolio developing the market, identifying customers needs, driving profitability and expanding sales activities. Your responsibilities:

• Realize sales growth through professional key account management, as well as identifying and developing new prospects.


• Establish long-term relationships with customers by managing their requirements in terms of right product to market, quality, price and delivery.


• Develop, implement and monitor a strategic account plan with market, competition and product analysis.


• Preparing regular sales and benchmarking reports for senior sales management.


• Build and maintain a strong internal network with customer service, marketing and purchasing.

Together with two other Account Managers you will report to the Sales and Marketing Manager EMEA based in Emmen.

Apex Tool Group is looking for a self-driven Key Account Manager UK who is focused on developing and maintaining a strong relationship with his clients. Your profile:

• A bachelor’s degree for example in a commercial discipline.


• At least 5 years of commercial experience in Key Account Management.


• Experience with selling in the industrial market, automotive industry or FMCG and affinity with hand tools.


• Experience within the UK market and willingness to travel (40% – 50%) throughout the region.


• Excellent communication skills in English. Dutch and German language skills are an advantage.


• Work approximately two days a week at the HQ in Emmen.

With these qualifications you analyze customers needs and deliver high service. An entrepreneurial drive and a demonstrated ability to excel in a fast-paced, innovative, global environment together with excellent interpersonal, communication and consultative selling skills.

Apex Tool Group offers a challenging job at an international and leading company in Hand Tools with own production plants which provides the flexibility to offer the user exactly what they need. A dynamic, flexible and ambitious organization with a highly motivated and informal work atmosphere. Frequent interaction with colleagues in other countries and solid marketing, customer service and product support. An attractive remuneration package containing a competitive salary, 13 days off granted due to a reduction in working hours, company car and fully payed retirement.

Interested? If you feel you meet the criteria above, please send us your application via the‘Apply’ button. You will find the vacancy under reference number 3070. For additional information you can contact Marieke Weenink, Consultant at Mercuri Urval.

Apex Tool Group (ATG) is one of the largest manufacturers of professional hand and power tools with offices in more than 30 countries, 8.000 employees worldwide and a turnover of approximately $1.5 billion. The product types are Power Tools, Electronics Tools and Hand Tools. The Hand Tools line consists of business operations providing tools (mechanic, trade and specialty), jobsite storage and drill chucks to a broad range of industrial, construction and DIY customers worldwide. The portfolio of over 13 innovative brands includes many category leaders such as Wiss®, Lufkin® and Crescent®. The tools stand for quality, innovation and value. ATG works across the globe to make sure end users have the tools they need to solve their problems. For the Hand Tool division ATG is looking for a Key Account Manager UK, client focus, relationship management and sales growth.

Agency calls are not appreciated.

Keywords: Job vacancy, Full-time, Emmen, Sales, Relationship manager.