Regional Account Manager
Likely
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer has issued visas recently
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Salary
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£55,200
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3556 (96% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £55,200, and KONE Plc is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3556 Sales accounts and business development managers Most likely code | £38,600 | £55,200 | £55,200 | £55,200 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Purpose
The Regional Account Manager is responsible in developing mutually beneficial relationships between KONE and customers which are strategic or nationally / locally important and in which also maximises KONE’s current and future share of our customer’s lift business by identifying solutions and developing processes that add value to both KONE and the customer.
This role will cover customers within North & South London areas.
Key Responsibilities:
- Creating and managing sales opportunities in your customer base with the account teams.
- Sharing customer knowledge and contacts to support other account team members to win business.
- Creating value propositions with clearly described benefits of KONE solutions for customer’s needs.
- Accountable for national or frame agreements and managing the customer’s contract portfolio.
- Developing the profitability of the customers’ business with KONE according to the account plan.
- Developing market intelligence and customer insight to develop credibility and a competitive advantage.
- Canvassing new business whilst ensuring you retain and grow existing accounts.
- Negotiating and re-new contracts.
- Collaborating with operational service teams to help coordinate service completions on a weekly, monthly, and annual basis.
Skills and experience required:
- Experience in Account Management is essential.
- A Sales background is desirable.
- Mastering customer contacts, presentations, and negotiations, closing deals, tendering process, aftersales activities, and good knowledge of contractual and financial terms.
- Good influencing skills.
- Experience in maintaining and developing existing customer accounts.
- Ability to communicate features advantages, benefits, and value to different customers’ needs.
- Ability to build rapport and collaborate with others within KONE and externally and drive performance / delivery.
What KONE can offer:
We offer a competitive salary, 25 days holiday and additional Bank Holidays, 1 paid Volunteering Day, Company Pension Scheme, Quarterly Commission, Car/Travel Allowance, Private Medical Insurance, Dental Plan, Gymflexi Membership, Life Assurance, PDI, Development opportunities and development reviews to help you achieve your professional goals. Endless support from experienced leaders within the lifts and escalator industry, Kone Discounts, 24/7 GP Support & Wellbeing Access, Hybrid Flexible Working.
At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.
Read more on https://kone.com/global/en/careers.html
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Where this offer sits in the market
Sales accounts and business development managers (SOC 3556) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~448k in sample- Middle half £40,144–71,448
- Median £53,820
- Going rate £55,200
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £38,600–49,680
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. KONE Plc holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3556 going rate of £55,200. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.