Key Accounts Manager - North

We are seeking an experienced Key Account Manager to manage and develop strategic relationships with major kitchen manufacturers across the North of the UK. The role will have a strong focus on promoting and growing the KronoDesign decorative products portfolio, driving specification, volume growth, and long‑term partnerships.

This is a high‑profile, commercially focused role, working closely with large OEM customers, design teams, procurement, and senior decision‑makers.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Manage and develop a portfolio of key national and regional kitchen manufacturers, building strong, long‑lasting relationships.
• Identify growth opportunities within existing accounts, including new ranges, colourways, finishes, and applications. Delivering the agreed sales targets in accordance with KPI’s.
• Support pricing strategy, negotiations, and commercial agreements in line with company policy.
• Management and development of a team of regional accounts managers.
• Work collaboratively with internal sales, customer service, and logistics teams.
• Prepare accurate sales forecasts, account reports, and pipeline updates.
• Provide up to date information and marketing materials to all current and prospective customers.
• Ensure the CRM is up to date and accurate.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Key Account Manager or Senior Sales Manager within:
  • Decorative surfaces, laminates, boards, panels, or related interior products
  • Kitchen manufacturing, furniture, or interior fit‑out sectors
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills.
• Experience managing large, complex accounts.
• The ability to influence design led procurement decisions.
• Full UK driving License.
• Based around the M62 corridor.
• A willingness to be on the road visiting customers more than 60% of the time.

What we offer

As a highly successful global industrial organisation with strong growth plans, career development opportunities are excellent, and a move to a broader role will not be an obstacle to the right candidate. We are committed to rewarding achievement with an attractive performance‑based salary package. The role provides the ideal opportunity for a career with a very successful business that achieves outstanding results.