Key Account Manager

We Create Products and Brands That People Trust to Clean, Sanitize, and Protect Their Homes and Pools

When you join KIK Consumer Products, you’re joining a team that cares about the work we do and also about each other. We bring exceptional brands and products to consumers that help them protect the health and wellness of their families and the cleanliness of their homes and pools. We are committed to building a culture of performance driven by accountability, collaboration, and agility that enables timely fact-based decision-making and exceptional execution with unwavering ethics. As one of North America’s largest independent manufacturers of consumer products, KIK helps a large portfolio of brands and retailers bring their products to life.

Your Role at KIK

The Key Account Manager is responsible for managing and growing national distribution accounts by building strong client relationships, aligning company solutions with customer goals, and ensuring high levels of satisfaction. This role serves as the main contact for key accounts, oversees performance metrics, leads renewal and expansion efforts, and collaborates with internal teams to deliver seamless support. It also involves monitoring market trends and assisting with sales forecasting.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with assigned key accounts to ensure long-term success. 
• Serve as the main point of contact for assigned accounts, addressing accounts needs and concerns promptly. 
• Understand client objectives and align company offerings to meet those goals.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver seamless service and support. 
• Monitor account performance, track KPIs, and prepare regular reports for internal and client review. 
• Identify growth opportunities within existing accounts and lead negotiations for renewals and expansions. 
• Stay informed about industry trends, competitor activities, and market developments.
• Ensure client satisfaction and loyalty through proactive engagement and problem resolution.
• Help with forecasting sales on assigned accounts

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelors degree preferred; High School Diploma or GED required

• 5+ years of sales/key account management experience

• Strong Microsoft office skills

• Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills. The ability to work well independently.

• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills. The ability to structure sales deals, collaborate with team members, & reach pivotal steps in the sales cycle

• Travel up to 75% is required including customer visits, plant visits and office visits with team members

What You Will Get

KIK offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health, wellness, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. You can plan for your future with KIK's retirement savings options including employer match. KIK also recognizes the importance of continuing education and offers Education Assistance to our employees to encourage continued personal development and growth. 

About KIK

We create the products and brands that people trust to clean, sanitize, and protect their homes, pools, and cars. We are one of North America’s largest independent consumer product manufacturers with 16 North American manufacturing facilities. We also operate globally in Canada, Europe, and Australia. We are known for our portfolio of notable brands including Spic and Span® and Comet® cleaning products, Clorox® Pool&Spa™ (under license), BioGuard®, and Natural Chemistry® pool chemicals. We are also the #1 producer in North America of store-brand (“private label”) bleach and a leading private-label provider of laundry detergent and additives, dishwashing products, general-purpose cleaning, and other home care products.

Our global team of over 2,300 employees drives our capabilities in product development, product formulation, strategic sourcing, manufacturing, packaging design, brand