Senior Key Account Manager; Water Hygiene

Position: Senior Key Account Manager (Water Hygiene)
Senior Key Account Manager, Water Hygeine:

The Opportunity

Are you a seasoned Water Hygiene professional with a strong Commercial background ready to move beyond standard account management and into a high-level leadership role?

We are seeking a Senior Key Account Manager to join a premier UK consultancy within their Water division. This is a strategic appointment designed for a high-performer who can lead from the front, mentoring a team of Key Account Managers while overseeing the financial health and growth of a major client portfolio.

This role offers a rare blend of operational leadership, financial oversight, and mentorship, allowing you to shape the culture and success of the department.

Why This Role is Different

A True Leadership Platform:
You aren't just managing contracts; you will chair both sales and operational meetings, setting the strategic agenda for the team.

Mentorship & Legacy:
You will act as the primary support network and mentor for Key Account Managers, guiding their professional development and effectiveness.

Strategic Growth:
You will have the autonomy to identify new revenue streams, maximize service offerings, and contribute directly to the company's long-term success, which of course you will be fully rewarded for financially.

Comprehensive Benefits:
From electric vehicle salary sacrifice and Life Assurance (3x salary) to lifestyle/gym discounts and a robust mental health support network, the package is designed to support your total well-being. There will be of course a very attractive rewards package to recognise and reward high performance and account growth.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Business Unit Lead, you will ensure the delivery of high-quality service while driving commercial expansion within the domestic water hygiene and treatment sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Account Leadership:
Oversee the profitability and fulfillment of major contracts, ensuring you consistently exceed client expectations.

Sales & Revenue Growth:
Drive additional sales by working with your team to secure new business opportunities within existing and potential client bases.

Compliance & Excellence:
Facilitate internal and external audits to ensure 100% compliance with Legionella Control Association (LCA) standards and industry regulations.

Operational Oversight:
Lead on-site teams and collaborate with SHEQ to ensure staff training, competency, and strict adherence to health and safety.

Performance Reporting:
Deliver detailed financial and operational reports to senior management, demonstrating clear growth and efficiency gains.

Required Skills & Experience

Industry Expertise:
Extensive experience in Water Hygiene and Water Treatment account management within the commercial sector, i.e. Cooling Towers, FMCG, Heathcare etc

Proven Leadership: A strong track record of mentoring, developing, and leading account management teams.

Financial Acumen:
Comfortable managing budgets, P&L oversight, and driving commercial targets.

Compliance Knowledge:
Deep understanding of LCA guidelines and health and safety regulations within the water sector.

Communication:
An exceptional communicator capable of negotiating and influencing at all levels, from site teams to senior stakeholders.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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