Key Account Manager - Wales and South West

Chint Europe Ltd; Stockport; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electrical solutions company in Stockport is seeking a Key Account Manager to drive sales growth within Distribution and OEM accounts. The successful candidate will have proven experience in the electrical industry, strong communication and negotiation skills, and a commitment to exceptional customer service. This role offers a competitive base salary along with a bonus structure and the opportunity for both field and home-based work. Join a fast-growing company making a significant impact in the electrical market.

Benefits

Base salary + bonus

Company pension

Field and Home based flexibility

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sales Representative or similar role in the Electrical industry.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in low voltage or related field.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business opportunities across Distribution and OEM accounts.
• Maintain relationships with existing clients and drive sales growth.
• Provide exceptional customer service to ensure high levels of satisfaction.

Skills

Strong communication

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM software

Job description

Job Description: Key Account Manager – Wales & South West- CHINT Shield

About CHINT Shield

Part of CHINT Group, a $26.2B global electrical equipment leader, CHINT Shield delivers complete low-voltage solutions for domestic, commercial, and industrial installations across the UK. Our Mission is to empower businesses in the UK with safe, efficient and sustainable electrical solutions.

Our portfolio spans industrial switchgear, energy distribution, control systems, and green energy infrastructure (battery storage, EV charging, solar). We combine enterprise scale with startup agility- backed by 35,000+ global employees, advanced R&D and 30+ smart factories worldwide. We design, manufacture, and assemble locally from our Stockport HQ, serving 3,000+ distributors and end users with next-day delivery.

We're hiring people who want to build something real. Join a company that's growing fast and actually moving the needle in electrical solutions.

Key Account Manager – Role

As a Key Account Manager, you will play an important part in our established sales team. You will be responsible for generating new business opportunities across both Distribution accounts and OEM accounts, maintaining relationships with existing clients, and driving sales growth within your assigned territory.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Meet company objectives, manage distribution policy on your area and ensure appropriate levels of service to key accounts.
• Identifying and researching potential clients in the target market.
• Generate leads through various channels, including cold calling, networking and referrals.
• Respond to client inquiries and resolve issues in a timely and professional manner.
• Provide exceptional customer service to ensure high levels of satisfaction.
• Close sales and achieve monthly, quarterly and annual sales targets.
• Provide feedback to management on market trends, competitor activity and customer needs.
• Maintain accurate records of sales activities, leads and customer interactions.
• Provide regular sales reports to management.
• Assist in updating CRM systems with client information and sales data.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience as a Sales Representative or similar role in the Electrical industry.
• Strong communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM software.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel (if applicable).
• Minimum of 3 years experience in low voltage or related field having worked and with experience in the industrial market (panel builder, industrial end user etc.).

Compensation and Benefits

• Field and Home based
• Base salary + bonus (to be negotiated)
• Company pension

Ready to make an impact with a team that actually moves fast? We're hiring. Apply now and let's build something significant together at CHINT Shield.

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Eligibility verification is required during