Are you ready to take ownership of high-value client relationships?

Do you enjoy blending technical expertise with commercial strategy?

Looking for a role where you can shape growth across key industrial sectors?

Key Account Manager – Engineering Services (Northern Regions)

UK | Home-Based | Field-Focused Role

Our client is seeking a commercially driven Key Account Manager to play a pivotal role in expanding and strengthening relationships across a diverse portfolio of industrial clients. This is an opportunity to step into a highly autonomous position where your ability to spot opportunities, build trust, and deliver tailored solutions will directly influence long-term success.

This role offers the perfect blend of technical engagement, strategic sales, and relationship management, all within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

Why This Role is Great

• Take ownership of key client relationships across established and emerging accounts, becoming a trusted partner in their operational success
• Drive growth through strategic thinking, identifying new service opportunities and expanding existing frameworks
• Shape tailored service solutions, combining preventative maintenance, repair, and upgrade offerings to meet real-world engineering needs
• Work across diverse sectors, engaging with industries where reliability and performance truly matter
• Collaborate with expert teams, including service centres and field engineers, to deliver high-quality outcomes
• Lead commercial conversations, from initial engagement through to contract negotiation and agreement
• Use data to unlock opportunity, analysing performance trends and identifying areas for expansion
• Enjoy autonomy and flexibility, managing your own schedule while working from home and visiting clients

About You

You’ll bring a blend of technical understanding and commercial awareness, with the confidence to engage stakeholders at all levels.

You might already have experience in a similar role, or be ready to step up into a more strategic position where you can broaden your impact.

In this role, you’ll get to:

• Work closely with engineering services, maintenance solutions, and rotating equipment environments
• Build on your experience with framework agreements, tenders, and long-term contracts
• Develop your expertise in client strategy, negotiation, and value-based selling
• Use tools like CRM systems and data analysis platforms to drive smarter decisions
• Engage with both technical and commercial stakeholders, sharpening your influencing skills

What We’re Looking For (Our Wishlist)

• Experience in sales, account management, or commercial roles within engineering or industrial services
• Exposure to service-based solutions such as maintenance, repair, or technical support
• Confidence in negotiation, presentations, and client relationship management
• A strong foundation in engineering principles (formal qualification or practical experience)
• Familiarity with framework agreements, tenders, or structured procurement processes
• Ability to manage your own time and priorities effectively in a remote setting
• Competence with Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience with CRM or ERP systems (e.g. SAP) would be beneficial

• If you don’t tick every box, that’s absolutely fine—transferable skills and a proactive mindset are highly valued.

  
  

  What’s in It for You

  • Home-based flexibility with regional travel
  • Company car scheme and essential tech provided
  • The opportunity to work in a high-impact, growth-focused role
  • A collaborative environment where your ideas and input are valued
  • Clear opportunities to develop your commercial and technical career

  
  

  Diversity & Inclusion

  Our client and the recruiting agency are committed to building inclusive workplaces where everyone feels valued and supported. Applications are welcomed from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe diversity drives innovation and strengthens teams.

  Ready to Take the Next Step?

  If you’re looking for a role where you can combine technical insight with commercial influence, and where your work genuinely shapes business growth, this could be the move for you.

  Apply today to explore this opportunity further.