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Role: Key Account Manager
Territory: Galway, Clare & Limerick
Company Overview
RS Ireland is a dynamic and rapidly growing high‑service distributor with an extensive range of more than 700,000 electronics and industrial products based in the heart of Dublin. We pride ourselves on innovation, teamwork, and delivering exceptional solutions to our customers. As we continue to expand our operations in Ireland, we are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Key Account Manager to join our dedicated team.
Position Overview
Elevate your career as a Key Account Manager (KAM) at RS Ireland, a leading industrial and electronics distributor based in Ireland. In this pivotal role, you will take charge of a strategic geographical territory encompassing numerous accounts, with a primary focus on cultivating relationships with high‑potential customers. You will navigate and lead a dynamic territory, strategically developing relationships with a diverse customer base. Your focus will be on identifying and nurturing high‑potential accounts to drive sustainable growth.
Working closely with the Internal Key Account Manager (IKAM) your role will involve the adept management of customer relationships, converting leads into profitable sales orders, and maximising future business opportunities. You will be responsible for driving and optimising sales growth in your designated territory, where you are expected to reside, developing your account base through effective account management maximising available working time with customer‑facing sales visits.
Skills Required
* Previous experience as Key Account Manager or a related field.
* Bachelor's degree in a business‑related discipline desirable but not essential.
* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with capacity to present at board level when required.
* Excellent problem‑solving abilities and attention to detail.
* Ability to prioritise activities based on best return on investment.
* Time management and planning skills.
* Self‑motivated while able to collaborate effectively with colleagues.
In Return you will receive
* Competitive salary
* Company bonus up to 15% on target earnings gross salary paid quarterly
* Generous annual leave entitlement
* Company sick pay scheme
* Company pension scheme
* Company health insurance scheme
* Company paid family friendly leave (maternity leave, paternity leave etc.)
* Cycle to work scheme
* Travel pass scheme
* Electric car charging station onsite
* Access to Employee Assistance Programme
* Educational support opportunities
* Referral bonus scheme
* Company paid leave for staff that are getting married
* Company paid volunteering days
* Death in service payment
* Retirement planning
* Additional leave for length of service
* Annual flu jabs
* Wellness initiatives
At RS Ireland we take pride in fostering a vibrant and dynamic work environment that seamlessly blends fun and inclusivity. We believe that a workplace should be more than just a professional setting, it should be a community where every individual feels valued and respected. Our inclusive culture is not just a policy; it's a way of life. We actively promote an environment where diversity is celebrated, and everyone can bring their true selves to work every day.
Seniority level
* Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* Sales and Business Development
* Industries: Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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