{"id":1232,"date":"2026-07-06T08:29:35","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T08:29:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.rubiconpeople.co.uk\/?job_listing=key-account-manager"},"modified":"2026-07-06T08:29:35","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T08:29:35","slug":"key-account-manager","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.rubiconpeople.co.uk\/?job_listing=key-account-manager","title":{"rendered":"Key Account Manager"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Key Account Manager | Christchurch | Up to &pound;45,000<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">This is a business where everyone pulls in the same direction. From the top down, communication is open and clear, leaders are visible, and people are trusted to take ownership because the processes are there to back them up. Quality and getting things right the first time aren&#8217;t just buzzwords here &mdash; they&#8217;re how the place runs. As <strong>Key Account Manager<\/strong>, you&#8217;ll step into a commercial role that sits at the heart of that culture, managing high-value customer relationships in a precision <strong>aerospace manufacturing<\/strong> environment where your work genuinely matters.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>As a Key Account Manager, you will benefit from:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Genuine autonomy to manage and grow your own portfolio of key accounts<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Cross-functional exposure across operations, engineering, quality, and supply chain<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">A specialist environment where deep sector knowledge is valued and developed<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Clear success measures and the opportunity to make a tangible commercial impact<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">25 days holiday plus BH<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Health cash back plan<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Death in service<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Critical Illness cover<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Free parking&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>As a Key Account Manager, your responsibilities will include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Serving as the primary commercial contact for designated key accounts, building strategic, long-term relationships<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Leading proposals, quotations, pricing negotiations, and contract renewals to ensure profitability and compliance<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Monitoring contract performance against delivery schedules, quality standards, and SLAs<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Coordinating internal teams to support new product introduction, engineering changes, and programme ramp activities<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Tracking account performance metrics including revenue, margin, and customer satisfaction, reporting insights to senior management<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Identifying and pursuing growth opportunities within existing accounts through upselling and deeper customer integration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>As a Key Account Manager, your experience will include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">A background in account management or commercial roles within <strong>aerospace<\/strong> or <strong>aviation manufacturing&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Knowledge of contract management, negotiation, and commercial practices in a regulated environment<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Familiarity with CRM systems and commercial reporting tools<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Experience working cross-functionally with operations, engineering, or supply chain teams<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">If you&#8217;re ready to take ownership of high-value accounts in a technically complex and fast-paced <strong>manufacturing<\/strong> environment, this is the role to step into. Apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Amber Thorne at Rubicon for more information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_application":"amber.44607A264.0@applybe.com","_company_name":"","_company_website":"","_company_tagline":"","_company_twitter":"","_company_video":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_remote_position":0,"_job_salary_currency":"","_job_salary_unit":""},"job_listing_region":[27],"job-categories":[36],"job-types":[19],"class_list":["post-1232","job_listing","type-job_listing","status-publish","hentry","job_listing_region-christchurch","job_listing_category-sales-office","job_listing_category-office","job-type-permanent"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.rubiconpeople.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/job-listings\/1232","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.rubiconpeople.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/job-listings"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.rubiconpeople.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/job_listing"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.rubiconpeople.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1232"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_region","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.rubiconpeople.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fjob_listing_region&post=1232"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.rubiconpeople.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fjob-categories&post=1232"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.rubiconpeople.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fjob-types&post=1232"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}