Key Account Manager

UK Wide| Competitive Salary + Bonus + Car Allowance + Benefits

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Key Account Manager to join a leading engineering and technology business supplying advanced equipment and processing solutions into the food manufacturing sector.

This role will focus on managing and developing strategic customer relationships across major food processors, supporting long-term commercial growth through consultative and solution-led sales.

The Role

• Manage and develop key customer accounts across the food processing industry
• Build strong long-term relationships with production, engineering, and procurement stakeholders
• Identify opportunities for equipment upgrades, new projects, and process improvements
• Work closely with technical and service teams to deliver tailored customer solutions
• Lead commercial discussions, quotations, negotiations, and contract management activities
• Support customers through the full project lifecycle from enquiry through to installation and aftersales support
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity within the food processing sector
• Attend customer meetings, factory visits, and industry exhibitions across the UK & Ireland

Requirements

• Previous experience within key account management, technical sales, or business development
• Background within food processing equipment, industrial machinery, automation, or engineering solutions preferred
• Strong commercial and relationship management skills
• Ability to manage complex customer accounts and long-term sales cycles
• Confident working with technical products and engineering teams
• Self-motivated with strong organisational and communication skills
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel

Package

• Competitive basic salary
• Bonus structure
• Company car or car allowance
• Pension scheme
• Ongoing training and development
• Opportunity to join a well-established and growing engineering business

WR Engineering are the #1 recruitment partner for engineering, manufacturing & technical sales jobs. We recruit for permanent jobs UK wide.

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