Supply Chain Key Account Manager

Description:

Kingsley Consulting are recruiting for a Supply Chain Key Account Manager to join a dynamic and highly successful safety solutions provider. This role offers an exciting opportunity to build strong relationships within the business and contribute to its continued success as a leader in critical safety.
  
Package: £Negotiable [DOE] + 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays (3 or 4 days saved for Christmas shutdown), Company Sick Pay, Health Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Life Assurance, Pension and Eye Care Scheme.
Location: Irthlingborough, Northamptonshire

Company:
Kingsley Consulting are partnered with an innovative and dynamic safety company, renowned for their comprehensive safety solutions. This company has maintained a long-standing reputation for excellence in the safety industry.

Role Overview:
The successful candidate will coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring the organisation maintains its competitive edge in the critical safety sector. Essential qualities include strong communication, relationship-building skills, and a proactive attitude. Responsibilities include overseeing support and training, monitoring industry trends, and implementing strategic initiatives to enhance the company's market position. The candidate should possess strong organisational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, along with experience in supply chain management. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain strong relationships with channel partners, collaborating closely to achieve mutual goals
Oversee support and training to ensure success
Identify and onboard new channel partners
Collaborate with all teams to align requirements with available support
Monitor industry trends, competitors, and market conditions
Review annual spend to achieve rebates, channel partner budgets, and forecasts
Develop and implement channel partner programs, including training, marketing, and incentives
Measure and report on the performance of channel partners using metrics such as sales and revenue
Identify and resolve conflicts and challenges within channel partners/suppliers
Provide support and guidance on product and solution offerings
Attend industry events and conferences to build relationships and promote the company Experience & Skills Required:

Strong organisation and prioritisation skills
Ability to multitask in a controlled manner and find information efficiently
Relationship-building skills with partners
Positive attitude in a highly competitive market
Experience in supply chain management
Team player with strong interpersonal skills
Methodical planner
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with experience presenting to partners and stakeholders
Strong problem-solving and negotiation skills
Flexibility and adaptability to change
Good PC skills, including Word and Excel
Tolerance and flexibility in different situations
Adaptability and ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Self-motivated, initiative, and high energy level
Honesty, integrity, and ethical behaviour What's on Offer:
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and dynamic approaches to safety solutions. The role promises career growth, professional development, and a competitive benefits package, making it an attractive prospect for experienced professionals in supply chain management.

Diversity & Inclusion
Kingsley Consulting operate an inclusive and diverse recruitment process, whilst also ensuring our clients do the same and we can provide any advice or education to them in relation to this. If there may be any support or adjustments required at any point throughout your recruitment journey with us, then please let us know and our trained consultants will assist and advise you accordingly