• Key Accounts Manager

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Job summary

Employer: LBS Builders Merchants
Position: Key Accounts Manager
Salary: £30000.00 - £38000.00
Location: Ammanford, Carmarthenshire, United Kingdom
Work arrangement: on-site
Employment type: full-time
Closing date: 16.07.2026
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Job description

Key Accounts Manager

Location: Head Office, Ammanford (Remote role covering East Wales)

We’re looking for an ambitious and customer-focused Key Accounts Manager to take ownership of a portfolio of key accounts, drive growth, and build long-lasting partnerships. This is an exciting opportunity to play a central role in strengthening our relationships with regional and national contractors, delivering best-in-class service while meeting sales and margin targets. 

What You’ll Do:

  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with key account customers across the region.
  • Manage a portfolio of existing high-value accounts while identifying and securing new business opportunities.
  • Deliver sales growth in line with company targets and objectives.
  • Negotiate pricing, supply agreements, and contract terms within company guidelines.
  • Work closely with branch teams and internal departments to ensure excellent customer service and fulfilment.
  • Prepare and deliver customer presentations, proposals, and business reviews.
  • Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer requirements within the construction and merchant sector.
  • Resolve customer issues promptly and professionally to maintain long-term relationships.
  • Maintain accurate account records, sales forecasts, and pipeline reporting using CRM systems.
  • Collaborate with suppliers and product specialists to maximise opportunities across all product categories.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, credit control procedures, and health & safety standards.
  • Experience of dealing with regional and national contractors at a senior level, including negotiation of framework / supply chain agreements.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Proven experience in account management, sales, or business development.
  • Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify opportunities.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
  • Customer-first mindset with a passion for delivering outstanding service.
  • Ability to work independently and strategically, while also being a strong team player.
  • Knowledge of contracting and construction markets is desirable.

What we offer:

Some of the benefits of working for us include a Company Car/Car Allowance, Profit Share Bonus Scheme, Online discount portal including money off retail brands and holidays, Employee Care Helpline and access to a digital GP, staff discount scheme, Death in Service benefit, formal training and career progression opportunities.

Hours of work: An average of 38.75 hours per week, Monday to Friday between 7.30am – 4.30pm.

Salary: Depending on Experience

Interested?

Join us and be part of a forward-thinking team where your skills, drive, and ideas will make a real impact. If you’re ready to take ownership of key accounts and grow with us, we’d love to hear from you apply today.


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