Key Account Manager

We are the internal recruitment partner for our client, a globally recognised leader in high-performance fluid transfer systems, supplying the automotive, motorsport, motorcycle, defence, and industrial sectors. With operations across the UK, USA, Mexico, and Europe.

We’re looking for a dynamic Key Account Manager to join our OEM Division, covering the EMEA&A region. This is a pivotal role focused on growing existing accounts, securing new business, and driving profitable sales growth across a diverse and technically demanding customer base.

Responsibilities:

• Managing and developing key OEM customer relationships
• Identifying and converting new business opportunities
• Leading the full sales cycle from lead generation to negotiation and close
• Compile, submit, and manage customer quotations accurately and efficiently
• Acting as the main point of contact for customers, ensuring exceptional service
• Collaborating with internal teams to deliver successful project outcomes
• Building and maintaining a strong sales pipeline
• Providing market insights and sales forecasts to stakeholders
• Supporting new product introduction and RFQ conversion activities

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Proven experience in Key Account Management or Sales (minimum 4 years) within an OEM, engineering, or technical environment
• Strong commercial acumen with a proactive, results driven mindset
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills
• Ability to understand technical requirements and translate them into commercial solutions
• Experience with automotive quality processes (e.g. PPAP, IATF 16949) is advantageous
• Highly organised with the ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines
• Live within a commutable distance to the offices in Exeter
• Travel required (full driving licence essential), including occasional overnight stays.

In return we are offering:

•  Salary of £40,000–£45,000, depending on skills and experience.
• Company car
• Pension contributions 5% employee and 3% employer
• Working hours – 8:30am – 5pm Monday to Thursday and 8:30am – 2:30pm Friday – flexibility outside of working hours may be required.
• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays (company closure over the Christmas period).

Interested? Then APPLY now for immediate consideration.