Job Description
As a Key Account Manager, you will play an important part in our established field sales team, covering the Midlands. You will be responsible for generating new business opportunities across both Distribution accounts and OEM accounts, maintaining relationships with existing clients, and driving sales growth within their assigned territory.
About CHINT Shield
CHINT Shield delivers complete low-voltage solutions for domestic, commercial, and industrial installations across the UK. Our Mission is to empower businesses in the UK with safe, efficient and sustainable electrical solutions. We are part of CHINT Group, a $26.2B global electrical equipment leader.
Our portfolio spans industrial switchgear, energy distribution, control systems, and green energy infrastructure (battery storage, EV charging, solar). We combine enterprise scale with startup agility- backed by 35,000+ global employees, advanced R&D and 30+ smart factories worldwide. We design, manufacture, and assemble locally from our Stockport HQ, serving 3,000+ distributors and end users with next-day delivery.
Key duties and responsibilities
Meet company objectives, manage distribution policy on your area and ensure appropriate levels of service to key accounts
Identifying and researching potential clients in the target market
Generate leads through various channels, including cold calling, networking and referrals
Respond to client inquiries and resolve issues in a timely and professional manner
Provide exceptional customer service to ensure high levels of satisfaction
Close sales and achieve monthly, quarterly and annual sales targets
Provide feedback to management on market trends, competitor activity and customer needs
Maintain accurate records of sales activities, leads and customer interactions
Provide regular sales reports to management
Assist in updating CRM systems with client information and sales data
Experience
- Proven experience as a Sales Representative or similar role in the Electrical industry
- Strong communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM software
- Ability to work under pressure
- A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel (if applicable)
- Minimum of 3 years experience in low voltage or related field having worked and with experience in the industrial market (panel builder, industrial end user etc.)
Compensation and Benefits
Field / Home-Based
Competitive base salary + bonus (to be negotiated)
Company pension
Ready to make an impact with a team that actually moves fast? We're hiring. Apply now and let's build something significant together at CHINT Shield.
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Eligibility verification is required during recruitment.
