Key Account Manager


Company:	Path Recruitment Ltd
Salary:	£50,000 to £60,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	WA1 1AH
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	17 Jul 2026
Closing date:	4 Sept 2026

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Summary

Key Account Manager role covering North West for market-leading equipment hire business offering strong benefits and progression opportunity.

Our client is a market-leading business within the equipment hire sector, known for investing heavily in our people, developing long-term careers, and delivering outstanding service across the UK. As a Key Account Manager, you will join a high-performing commercial team where Key Account Manager success is built on strong relationships, strategic thinking, and excellent customer delivery.

Key Benefits of the Key Account Manager:

• Basic salary £50,000 to £60,000

• Commission scheme with on target earnings of £20,000 to £27,000

• Company car and fuel card

• Monday to Friday working pattern

• Up to 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

• Option to purchase an additional 5 days holiday

• Private healthcare scheme

• Pension scheme

• Additional company bonus scheme

• Strong career progression within a growing business

Key Responsibilities:

As a Key Account Manager, you will be responsible for managing and growing relationships across a portfolio of major national customers, ensuring long-term revenue growth and account retention.

The Key Account Manager will also play a key role in identifying new opportunities across the North West region, working closely with internal teams to deliver tailored hire solutions.

You will be involved in the tender process from start to finish, preparing submissions, pricing strategies, and delivering professional sales presentations to both existing and prospective clients.

About You (Skills & Experience)

To succeed as a Key Account Manager, you will have proven experience within the plant hire, tool hire, generator hire, or powered access hire sectors. You will already be operating in a Key Account Manager or senior account management role, with strong exposure to managing high-value customer portfolios.

You will be confident in tender management, relationship building, and solution-based selling within a fast-paced commercial environment. Strong communication skills and a proactive approach are essential.

To be successful in this role, you may have worked as a:

National Account Manager, Senior Account Manager, Regional Account Manager, Major Account Manager, Key Account Manager, Strategic Account Manager or similar within the hire/rental industry.

Next Steps

If you are ready to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you. Apply today to join a growing business offering genuine progression, excellent earnings potential, and long-term stability.

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