National Account Manager/Junior Account Manager
NATIONAL ACCOUNT MANAGER/JUNIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER – INTERNATIONAL
We have some exciting new opportunities to join our rapidly growing business based in Cheshire. We are recruiting for Account Managers/Junior Account Managers across the UK, Europe and Internationally to join our growing and successful sales team, to drive key relationships in grocery/retail/distribution channels. All roles are based out of our Head Office in Cheshire.
As a s rapidly growing company we design, manufacture and distribute unique innovative products throughout the world in over 90 countries. Established in 2007, our award-winning business has offices in Cheshire, China, and the USA. We are an entrepreneurial business whose brand is now sold world-wide. We work with all major retailers across the UK, USA, Europe and beyond including, Walmart, Target, Tesco’s and Sainsbury’s.
If you are looking for a fast-paced dynamic environment, but with a relaxed, fun culture then this is the place for you. We have excellent on-site facilities including games room, fully stocked kitchen, pizza Fridays and regular social events (post covid!) This is a great opportunity to play a key role as we continue to grow from strength to strength.
As an innovative and entrepreneurial consumer goods company with a start-up culture, we are looking for, highly organised tenacious people that can operate in an autonomous environment to help us deliver our ambitious plans.
The Account Manager/Junior Account Manager will play a key role working across several customers. The ideal candidate will have the following:
- Sales experience in a customer facing role ideally within an FMCG or consumer durables environment, within an SME.
- You must be able to build relationships quickly and be a strong influencer to deliver projects efficiently and effectively.
- Tenacity, you will see the word “NO” as a challenge to overcome!
- High level of Excel proficiency, a background in a Sales Analytics role is desirable.
- Strong organisations skills and attention to detail. Experience of Project Management in a previous role would be advantageous.
- A background in supply chain would be desirable or a knowledge of the processes.
- Creative ability in order to deliver powerful sales presentations to our customers.
- A strong commercial financial understanding.
- An entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to take direction when needed.
- Experience within the party/toy/craft/seasonal/impulse categories would be advantageous.
Key accountabilities,
- P&L responsibility, managing budget controls and maximising profitability.
- Proactively account manage existing relationships to deliver the sales plan.
- Develop new business plans to generate growth.
- Negotiate business terms.
- Manage the product portfolio with key customers
- Manage product launches.
- Deliver key promotional activity.
- Develop relationships internally with key stakeholders.
- Manage sales forecasting and pricing analysis including reporting.
- Build customer proposals.
- Create and deliver engaging customer presentations.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a real success story and work in an innovative and entrepreneurial environment.
In return we offer a competitive salary and benefits package.
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