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Opportunity\nWe’re looking for a Key Account Manager to lead relationships with some of Used Cars NI ’s most strategic customers, including major dealer groups, franchise networks, large independent dealerships.\nThis role focuses on developing long-term strategic partnerships, working closely with Senior decision makers and helping dealers maximise the value of the Used Cars NI platform as part of their wider advertising, lead-generation and vehicle sales strategies.\nWhat You’ll Do\nAccount Management\nOwn relationships with Used Cars NI's largest accounts, dealer groups, franchise networks and high-volume independents.\n\nBuild partnerships with dealer principals, group directors and marketing decision makers, via regular in-person visits, across Northern Ireland.\n\nRetain and grow a portfolio of key accounts, protecting existing revenue through proactive account management and renewal planning.\n\nDriving Value & Consultative Selling\nAct as a trusted advisor, translating each dealer's goals into tailored advertising and commercial solutions.\n\nGrow revenue through increased product adoption, strategic campaigns and commercially focused conversations grounded in the customer's own performance data, covering stock, listings, customer engagement and lead activity.\n\nHelp dealers improve vehicle visibility, lead generation and sales performance on the platform.\n\nGrowth & Insight\nIdentify new commercial opportunities across dealer groups and multi-site accounts.\n\nFeed customer and market insight to Product, Marketing and Commercial teams to shape platform strategy.\n\nMaintain a strong understanding of the automotive retail market, dealer priorities and emerging industry trends.\n\nRequirements\nWhat You’ll Need\n5 or more years’ experience in key account management, strategic sales or a senior commercial role.\n\nA proven track record of managing and growing large customer accounts.\n\nExperience working with automotive retailers, dealer groups or digital marketplaces would be highly advantageous.\n\nStrong negotiation, relationship building and commercial development skills.\n\nConfidence working with senior stakeholders and navigating complex, multi-site organisations.\n\nA strategic mindset, supported by strong commercial awareness and a clear focus on customer outcomes.\n\nProven experience using performance data and market insights to support strategic, commercially focused customer conversations.\n\nThe ability to translate customer needs into effective advertising, product and commercial solutions.\n\nExcellent communication, presentation and account planning skills.\n\nWhy Join Used Cars NI?\nJoin Northern Ireland’s leading online automotive marketplace.\nBuild strategic partnerships with some of the biggest names in the local motor industry.\nHelp automotive retailers connect with in-market buyers and maximise the return from their digital advertising.\nReceive a competitive salary, commission and benefits package.\nPlay a visible role in the continued growth and development of the Used Cars NI platform.\nBenefits and Perks\nWe offer a range of benefits to support you both in and outside of work, including:\nHybrid and remote working\n\n25 days holiday plus 11 statutory days\n\nUp to 4 additional days’ holiday through our loyalty bonus\n\nPrivate healthcare for you and your immediate family\n\n£250 annual development allowance for wellbeing, learning or equipment\n\nCompany pension scheme with contributions\n\nLife insurance\n\nFree on-site parking\n\nWe are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.","description_format":"text","description_chars":3572,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":5,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":null,"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Life insurance"],"hiring_locations":[{"name":"United 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