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Graduate Key Account Manager
Nottingham

Salary 28-31K per annum

Job Summary

As a Graduate Key Account Manager, you will play a vital role in expanding the customer base and supporting key accounts. This role requires strong relationship-building skills, an understanding of the commercial vehicle industry, and a passion for customer service and solution-based sales.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Job-Specific Duties:

Develop and maintain strong relationships with both new and existing customers, building confidence and credibility in the organisation's ability to deliver on requirements-both proactively and reactively.
Support the implementation of strategic sales plans to achieve revenue targets, working closely with the technical team and senior leadership.
Identify and secure new business opportunities to expand market presence.
Manage existing accounts to ensure satisfaction and long-term client value.
Handle issue resolution by engaging relevant departments and stakeholders to find effective solutions.
Monitor and report on key sales metrics, market trends, and customer feedback.
Collaborate with internal teams to align sales efforts with customer needs and operational goals.
Identify, implement, and coordinate new initiatives, such as project reporting and upward communication to senior leadership.
Maintain an up-to-date awareness of industry news and developments through regular research and reading.

Transferable Skills & Experience

Understanding of fleet operations
Interest or background in sustainability and/or cleantech
Strong emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills
Ability to analyse sales data and trends to inform decisions
Proactive, goal-oriented approach
Comfortable in a fast-paced startup environment
Technical mindset and curiosity about how things work
Ability to identify and implement improvements to best practices
Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to achieve results through others
Confident delegator who can drive performance even without direct reporting lines
Self-sufficient, strategic thinker with the ability to implement action plans and meet goals
Excellent organisational and time management skills-capable of managing multiple projects
Innovative, strategic, and conceptual thinker
Strong problem-solving skills-able to anticipate, initiate, and resolve customer and supplier issues
Resilient under pressure and adaptable to a changing market environment
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
Willingness to travel by car, plane, or train when required
Flexibility to work outside of standard hours when necessary

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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