Key Account Manager

RA Dalton offers a competitive salary package along with additional benefits including:

• Private medical insurance
• Company Pension Plan
• Bonus Scheme / Annual Profit-Sharing Scheme
• Company Events
• Free parking / On-site parking
• Workwear provided
• Training and development
• Opportunities for professional growth

RA Dalton is seeking an experienced, professional and customer-focused Key Account Manager to join our commercial team and support the ongoing growth and development of our national customer base.

This role is responsible for managing and developing relationships with key commercial accounts, ensuring customers receive exceptional service while identifying opportunities to strengthen existing partnerships and support business growth. The successful candidate will act as the primary point of contact for a portfolio of key clients, coordinating service delivery, maintaining regular communication and ensuring customer requirements are met efficiently and professionally.

Working closely with the Operations, Servicing and Senior Leadership teams, you will help deliver a seamless customer experience while supporting account retention, contract management and the expansion of services within existing customer accounts.

This position would suit a highly organised individual with excellent communication skills, strong commercial awareness and a passion for building long-term customer relationships.

RA Dalton Ltd is the national leader in off-mains drainage solutions. While proud of our heritage as a family-run business, we continue to grow and innovate across the UK. Our employees are at the heart of everything we do, and this role offers the chance to join a dedicated, professional and friendly office team within a business that values quality, reliability, and teamwork.

• Manage and develop relationships with a portfolio of key commercial accounts.
• Act as the primary point of contact for customers, ensuring an exceptional level of service and support.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and decision-makers within customer organisations.
• Coordinate customer requirements with operational and service teams to ensure efficient service delivery.
• Manage customer enquiries, service requests and account-related matters in a timely and professional manner.
• Monitor account activity and ensure contractual obligations and service agreements are fulfilled.
• Maintain accurate customer records, service histories and account documentation within company systems.
• Utilise customer portals and internal systems to manage work orders, service requests and account information.
• Coordinate planned servicing, maintenance schedules and project requirements with internal departments.
• Proactively identify opportunities for upselling and cross-selling additional services where appropriate.
• Conduct regular account reviews to assess customer satisfaction, service performance and future requirements.
• Support contract renewals and assist in securing long-term customer retention.
• Prepare reports on account performance, customer activity and service delivery metrics.
• Resolve customer concerns efficiently, working closely with operational teams to achieve positive outcomes.
• Collaborate with the Commercial and Business Development teams to identify growth opportunities within existing accounts.
• Support tender submissions, framework agreements and customer account documentation where required.
• Attend customer meetings, site visits, exhibitions and industry events as required.
  
  Represent RA Dalton professionally and positively at all times.

The duties outlined above are not intended to be exhaustive and may change as business requirements evolve.

• At least 5 years experience within a Key Account Management, Account Management, Customer Relationship Management or Commercial Support role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong professional relationships.
• Strong customer service focus and commitment to delivering exceptional customer experiences.
• Proven ability to manage multiple customer accounts and priorities effectively.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of customer needs.
• Experience maintaining accurate customer records, documentation and account information.
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a…