Key Account Executive
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About the Role
Colors Company for Paints is committed to being a trusted and reliable partner in the automotive refinishing industry. We operate with a "one-stop-shop" philosophy, providing integrated, customized, best-in-class products and quality customer service.
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Company Description
Colors Company for Paints is committed to being a trusted and reliable partner in the automotive refinishing industry.
We operate with a "one-stop-shop" philosophy, providing integrated, customized, best-in-class products and quality customer service.
Our focus is on long-term business success through the distribution of premium products and services We prioritize our customers' needs, differentiate ourselves through excellent customer service, and strive to develop long-term partnerships with our customers and suppliers.
We also prioritize employee motivation, environmental sustainability, and continuous
Job Summary
The Key Account Executive is responsible for managing and developing key customer accounts to ensure long-term business relationships and customer satisfaction.
This role involves identifying business opportunities, achieving sales targets, coordinating with internal departments to meet client needs, and maintaining strong relationships with key customers to support the company’s growth objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and develop assigned key accounts to achieve sales targets, increase customer retention, and maximize business opportunities.
- Prepare and execute account plans to drive revenue growth, expand product penetration, and strengthen long-term partnerships.
- Conduct regular customer visits, follow-up activities, and business reviews to understand customer needs, address concerns, and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Negotiate commercial agreements, quotations, and contracts in line with company objectives and profitability targets.
- Maintain an accurate sales pipeline, customer database, and activity reports through the company’s CRM and reporting systems.
- Identify and acquire new strategic customers through market analysis, prospecting, and relationship building.
- Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer developments, and provide recommendations to management.
- Coordinate with technical, operations, and customer service teams to ensure timely support and successful project execution.
- Represent the company professionally in meetings, presentations, industry events, and customer engagements to strengthen the company’s market position.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and ethical standards in all sales and account management activities.
Required Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales, or a related field .
- 4–6 years of progressive experience in sales or account management, including key/strategic account handling.
- Strong knowledge of key account management, B2B sales strategies, and market dynamics.
- Strong understanding of customer relationship management, market trends, and competitive analysis.
- Proven ability to achieve and exceed sales targets and consistently grow key accounts.
- Demonstrated experience in building and maintaining long-term client relationships.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, CRM systems, and sales reporting.
- Experience in B2B sales; exposure to the paints, coatings, or building materials industry is considered an advantage.
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