Key Account Project Manager (Forklift Trucks)

Key Account Project Manager (Forklift Trucks)

Job Information

Industry Material Handling
Sector Technical/Engineering
Location West Midlands
Package £50K - 60K
Company Car/Allowance + Other Benefits
Reference JB-1255

Job Description

Alexander James Recruiting is currently working with a leading manufacturer of material handling equipment that are looking to bring in a Project Manager to work within their National Key Account team. With a competitive base salary coupled with a great overall package, this is an excellent opportunity for an individual with experience of managing the expectations of key stakeholders within Material Handling or another sector within Intralogistics.

Responsibilities

  • Being the point of contact for National Account customers across the UK
  • Delivering of high value projects from point of order through to delivery and sign off
  • Developing project plans for key stakeholders both internally and externally 
  • Ensuring that all equipment is delivered on-time and clients are kept up to date with milestones throughout the duration of the project
  • Coordinating closely with the National Account sales team and other internal departments when needed
  • Travelling to customer sites across the UK as and when required

Requirements

The company have a preference for an individual with a background of managing projects for key account customers within the Material Handling industry. This however isn’t essential, they would also be open to looking at project managers from other related industries such as automation and warehouse racking. Another consideration with be candidates that are working in different roles within Material Handling but have regular responsibility to manage the expectations of clients with large fleets. In terms of location, the role will be national so, provided you are willing to travel around the UK, you can be based anywhere.

Benefits

  • Up to £60,000 basic salary (depending on experience)
  • Company car/Allowance
  • 25 days holiday + statutory
  • Competitive pension scheme
  • Discount schemes

The Company

Part of a wider group, the company are an international manufacturer of material handling with a fast-growing robotics and automation department. They’re also involved in supplying various other types of warehouse equipment and are one the most well-known brands within the material handling sector, being a true market leader. Having obtained consistent growth for the last 30 years, they’re expecting this to continue and have adapted well to the market in becoming a solution specialist with their automation and robotics offering.