Key Account Manager Office based - Southampton Salary: £40,000 per annum Purpose of the job; Primary purpose of this role is to help drive Garmin sales within Marine accounts to take sustainable and profitable market share and YOY growth. The candidate should have an excellent understanding of the UK Leisure Marine Market with experience of Marine Sales. Experience with marine electronics is highly desirable. Well-developed analytical skills including proficiency in Excel and power point would be a benefit. The role would be to offer day to day management and support to various types of marine accounts, attend customer meetings as required, execute promotions, provide technical advice on Garmin marine installations and ensure all opportunities are maximised supported by the Marine Sales Manager. Be able to work to objectives and targets to enhance sales of Garmin products and services within a small team working closely with the Marketing team. Key Duties & Responsibilities; Plan and prioritise personal sales activities and customer/prospect contact towards achieving agreed business aims, including costs and sales - especially managing personal time and productivity. Plan and manage personal business portfolio/territory/business according to an agreed market development strategy. Manage product/service mix, pricing and margins according to agreed aims. Maintain and develop existing and new customers through appropriate propositions and ethical sales methods, customer visits and relevant internal liaison, to optimise quality of service, business growth, and customer satisfaction. Plan/carry out/support local marketing activities to agreed budgets and timescales, and integrate personal sales efforts with other organised marketing activities, e.g., product launches, promotions, advertising, exhibitions and telemarketing. Respond to and follow up sales enquiries using appropriate methods. Monitor and report on market and competitor activities and provide relevant reports and information. Record, analyse, report and administer according to systems and requirements. Attend trade shows and supplier events sometimes at weekends. Education & Experience; Proven Sales experience, with a marine electronics background. Pro-active team player within the Sales and Marketing function. Ability to cultivate good working relationships with distributors and dealers to support ongoing sales relationships. Attention to detail, with excellent time management skills. Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills Proven technical aptitude with marine electronics Ability to travel on business domestically and internationally and work remotely as required Proficient in Microsoft office suite Boating/Sailing experience would be an advantage Full driving licence What we can do for you; Enhanced Pension Enhanced Maternity / Paternity Enhanced Holidays Private Medical / Dental Discounted Products Company Events Car Allowance