Key Account Manager Commercial Manager

Metcalfe Farms is a family run business currentlyin its third and fourth generations. The original small dairy farm started 80years ago has expanded and diversified immensely over the years and is now involvedin a number of successful businesses.

Encompassing heavy haulage agriculturalcontracting dairy farming quarrying and driver training all situated in thebeautiful Yorkshire Dales. Environmental awareness is a priority for MetcalfeFarms and its companies.

Whether you are an experienced professional or atalented individual looking to launch your career we welcome your application.

Join us in shaping the future of Metcalfe Farms bymaking a positive difference in the lives of our clients and our team.

This is what we value most:

Teamwork we trust and respect one another. We see strength in ourdiversity as individuals and as a team. We achieve the best outcomes forclients when we work collaboratively recognising and respecting the differentperspectives that we bring.

Excellent Client Service We take the time to truly understand ourclients needs and aim to provide practical tailored and commercial solutions not just options to help them achieve their goals.

Professionalism We work to the highest professional and technicalstandards acting with the utmost integrity at all times. We are fiercely proudof our reputation as being a trusted customer to our clients and continuallystrive to ensure that our clients interests come first and foremost.

Our People We work together to create an open supportive andfriendly working environment where our people feel valued can develop theircareers and achieve their professional ambitions.

If thissounds like a vision you would like to be a part of our values resonate withyour own personal values and you meet the requirements of the role describedwed be delighted to hear from you.

TheRole

We are looking to recruita Key Account Manager / Commercial Manager to join our growing Team within ourHeavy Haulage department. This role is a fulltime position and considerationwill be given to individuals who have previous experience. As a highcalibre Key Account Manager you will drive engagement and collaboration tosell solutions to our clients.

Keyaspects of the role include:

Some previous Key Account Manager / Commercial Manager experience isessential (logistics industry experience is preferred)

Implementing core solutions in the customers processes in closecollaboration with internal account managers and planners.

Driving high levels of customer engagement and collaboration acrossvarious functional teams and stakeholders within the customers organisationleading to growth in account relationship pipeline and sales.

Establishing the right solutions and the path to success based oncustomer engagement insights and deep process understanding.

Experience of negotiating and agreeing contracts with customers

Serve as the link of communication between key customers and internalteams

Play an integral part in generating new sales that will turn intolonglasting relationships

Prepare regular reports of progress and forecasts to internal andexternal stakeholders using key account metrics

Identify new clients within the market

Ensure all commercial plans are reviewed to ensure maximum margin

Excellent client service skills required

Strong communication skills both verbal and written

Experience using Microsoft and Outlook

Requirements

Theideal candidate will be able to demonstrate an ability to prioritise copeunder pressure and work to strict deadlines. Good communication IT skillsnegotiating and numeracy skills are essential as is managing expectationsacross a wide range of competing needs. Attention to detail a good work ethicand a willingness to cover a variety of tasks.

What wewill offer in return

Competitive Salary depending on experience

Company pension scheme

Onsite parking

Professional development

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