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Wolseley Group

Nov 6

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Customer Relations
    Sales & Business Development
  • London
    Remote
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You must have account management experience, ability to handle complex issues, a sales territory plan, and preferably some industry experience.
  • You will build customer relationships through visits, communicate with branch managers, generate new business through outreach, and maintain accurate records in Salesforce.

Requirements

  • Previous account management experience
  • To be able to manage complex issues, deliver results and work well with a wider team
  • Experience in building a sales territory plan
  • Industry experience is desirable

Responsibilities

  • Attending offsite customer visits to build strong relationships and upsell products
  • Maintain strong communication with branch managers, keeping them involved in the sales process
  • To generate new business through cold outreach and lead generation, which will contribute to year on year sales growth
  • To update Salesforce regularly, ensuring all information is accurate and recorded

FAQs

What is the working schedule for the Key Account Manager position?

This is a full-time, permanent role working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Is travel required for this position?

Yes, you will be expected to travel regularly in North, West, or South London.

What kind of benefits does Wolseley Climate offer?

Wolseley Climate offers a competitive salary, annual leave that increases with length of service, a generous pension scheme (matched up to 9%), potential bonuses, enhanced maternity/adoption leave, healthcare access, and discounts.

What experience is preferred for candidates applying for this role?

Previous account management experience is preferred, along with experience in managing complex issues and building a sales territory plan. Industry experience is also desirable.

How frequently should Salesforce be updated?

Salesforce should be updated regularly to ensure all information is accurate and recorded.

What is the focus of the Key Account Manager role?

The focus of the Key Account Manager role includes building strong customer relationships, upselling products, generating new business through cold outreach, and maintaining communication with branch managers.

Are there opportunities for career development in this role?

Yes, we provide opportunities to develop skills and build careers through our award-winning Wolseley Talent Guild.

What tools or apps are available for employee well-being?

Employees have access to free healthcare, the popular YuLife app, a Cycle to Work scheme, and more to promote positive health and well-being.

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Wolseley Group

Manufacturing & Electronics
Industry
1001-5000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Wolseley Group is the country’s largest plumbing, heating and cooling trade specialist merchant and we aim to be the first choice specialist merchant for trade professionals. We supply 160,000 different products from three distribution centres to over 650 branches across the UK. Join us and you’ll be part of a team that gets the right products to customers at the right price, in the right place, and at the right time. You’ll also enjoy extensive training and an award-winning pension and great rewards package. And, as part of a leading UK specialist distributor across plumbing, heating, cooling pipe and infrastructure products, you’ll have access to a wide variety of career opportunities.