Key Account Manager
Reed have partnered with a long-standing and highly reputable technology distributor to recruit a Key Account Manager as the business continues to grow. You will be office based, located in Avonmouth, Bristol.
Salary: £28,000–£30,000 + Uncapped Commission Hours: Mon–Thurs 8:30–5:00, Fridays usually finish early Location: Avonmouth (due to their office location, living locally or being a driver is recommended)
Why This Role?
- Work alongside a senior leadership team with 10–24 years’ tenure
- Join a stable, growing business with a loyal customer base
- Existing CRM database of former, lapsed, quoted and new customers
- First 6 months = no hard sales targets, focus on quality conversations
- Commission becomes 10% of profit once ramped up
- Early finish Fridays!
The Role
This is a consultative outbound sales position where your goal is to build relationships, understand customer needs, and supply them with the right technology solutions.
Day-to-day you will:
- Make a high volume of outbound calls to new and previous customers
- Have fact-finding conversations and take a needs-based sales approach
- Generate new business while re-engaging inactive accounts
- Work closely with experienced BDMs and technical teams for product support
- Build and manage your own portfolio over time
- Use Microsoft Dynamics CRM (experience an advantage)
Your First Year
- First 6 months: no strict targets — focus on quality conversations and re-engaging customers.
- By 12 months: aim for around £10k monthly revenue.
- Once ramped up (typically 6–9 months), earn 10% profit commission.
What We’re Looking For
To be successful, you’ll need:
- At least 12 months of sales experience
- Confidence making outbound calls
- A consultative, curious, fact-finding approach
- Motivation to work to targets and earn commission
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- A driving licence (highly recommended due to location)