Key Account Manager – FTC

Key Account Manager – 12 Month FTC

Location:

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Salary: up to £50,000 per annum, based on experience
Job Type: Fixed Term Contract (12 months)

Hours:

Full Time, Monday to Friday

Express Recruitment is working with an industry‑leading manufacturer seeking a Key Account Manager to join their team near Nottingham for a 12‑month maternity cover contract.

The ideal candidate will have experience within the FMCG sector, preferably in beauty, fashion or related areas, and a proactive approach to building relationships with key partner brands to create new business opportunities and win new customers.

Competitive remuneration includes a basic salary up to £50k DOE, hybrid and flexible working, and a range of benefits.

• Serve as the primary contact for key customer accounts, fostering strong strategic relationships and ensuring business alignment.
• Develop and execute account plans to achieve growth targets, including upselling, cross‑selling and new business opportunities.
• Lead pricing discussions, manage sales budgets and review account performance and profitability.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with internal teams such as sales, marketing, R&D, procurement and production.
• Own the end‑to‑end business development process from evaluating customer briefs to tender submission.
• Proactively promote company capabilities through presentations, site visits and trade events.

• Experience in a similar role within FMCG.
• Experience in beauty, fashion or food sectors is advantageous.
• Ability to build relationships and negotiate contracts.
• Proactive mindset with a drive to acquire new business.
• Excellent communication skills.

Express Recruitment has provided recruitment solutions across the East Midlands since 1987, exceeding expectations for over 267,000 candidates. We service a diverse range of sectors including Engineering, Technology, Professional Services, Sales & Marketing, Manufacturing, NHS, Education and more.

Contact us:  (Nottingham) or (Derby) for further information.

Unfortunately, we are unable to contact all candidates due to the large volume of applications. If you have not heard from a consultant within three days, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion. Feel free to apply for other suitable roles.

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Express Recruitment Ltd. The services advertised by Express Recruitment Ltd. are those of an Employment Agency.