Account Manager

Location: Leicestershire

Account Manager

Location:

Old Dalby On-site & Travel Required

Permanent Role

Salary:
Depending on experience

KS Composites

At KS Composites, we are a leading independent manufacturer of high-performance composite and GRP products. Working across industries including Formula One, automotive, aerospace, marine, and rail, we deliver precision-engineered solutions to some of the most demanding environments in the world.

Driven by innovation and a passion for solving complex challenges, we remain at the forefront of composites technology.

Key

Responsibilities and Duties:

The Role

As an Account Manager, you’ll play a key role developing new business and develop strong relationships with existing customers while securing new opportunities across key sectors.

You’ll act as the point of contact for your accounts, working closely with internal teams to ensure successful project delivery and an outstanding customer experience from initial enquiry through to completion.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Account Management

Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with customers

Identify and secure new business opportunities and repeat work

Promote KS Composites’ capabilities across target sectors

Monitor industry trends and identify new market opportunities

Achieve and exceed sales and growth targets

Act as the face of KS Composites for your customers

Commercial & Project Support

* Prepare accurate costings, quotations, and project timelines

* Manage contracts, NDAs, and scope of work documentation

* Maintain ownership of project commercial performance (P&L awareness)

* Ensure smooth and detailed handover to Project Management teams

* Support operations and projects teams with contingency planning if required

* Track and support project progress to ensure customer satisfaction

Process & Reporting

* Maintain accurate CRM records and enquiry logs

* Respond to customer enquiries effectively

* Update quotation trackers and sales forecasts

* Attend weekly forecast and internal review meetings

* Ensure compliance with KS processes and standards (SPS)

The Candidate

* Eligibility to work in the UK, no sponsorship will be offered

* Commercially driven with a strong focus on results

* Excellent relationship builder and communicator

* Confident working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

* Highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities

* Proactive, professional, and customer-focused

* A collaborative team player who supports wider business success

* Proven experience in account management and business development

* Background in composites is essential

* Strong commercial awareness with experience in quotations and contracts

* Ability to interpret technical requirements and drawings (GD&T beneficial)

* Excellent negotiation and influencing skills

* Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

* Full UK driving licence

* CAD/DFM knowledge advantageous (role/customer dependent)

Why Join KS Composites?

You’ll be part of a business operating at the forefront of advanced composites, contributing to high-profile, technically challenging projects. We offer a collaborative, forward-thinking environment where your skills are valued and your impact is visible.

If you are interested discussing this opportunity further please submit your application with your up to date CV and a member of the team will contact you