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Account Manager

Reed
Posted 20 days ago, valid for 6 days
Location

Redhill, Surrey RH1 4EJ, England

Salary

£32,000 - £38,400 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

Sonic Summary

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  • The company is seeking a dynamic Account Manager for their Redhill location, working Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 17:30.
  • Candidates should have proven experience in account management or a similar role, with a strong focus on customer partnership and sales administration.
  • Key responsibilities include managing customer relationships, overseeing sales processes, and conducting market analysis to identify growth opportunities.
  • The position offers a competitive salary of £35,000 to £40,000, depending on experience, and requires strong communication and project management skills.
  • Successful candidates will be numerate, commercially savvy, and able to present and influence effectively at all levels.
Job Title: Account Manager

Location: RedhillWorking Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 – 17:30Reports To: Sales Director

Role Overview:Mi client is looking for a dynamic and dedicated Account Manager to oversee the daily management of assigned customer accounts across various categories, including high street and e-commerce.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Customer Partnership: Foster and maintain strong relationships with customers across all channels to ensure long-term success and development.
  • Sales and Promotions: Manage the sell-in process for new product developments, promotions, and events, including brand presentations, listing forms, and pricing.
  • Strategic Planning: Contribute to strategy planning meetings and provide valuable insights.
  • Budget Management: Plan and track brand support expenditures within the allocated budget, identifying risks and opportunities.
  • Communication Liaison: Serve as the primary contact between customers and internal teams regarding marketing and customer needs.
  • Sales Administration: Handle sales administration for all orders and coordinate with the warehouse to ensure timely and complete shipments.
  • Market Analysis: Monitor retail trends and maximize opportunities for customer growth.
  • Opportunity Identification: Proactively identify and pursue new opportunities, including space, visibility, activities, and new customer doors.
  • Field Visits: Conduct field visits to assess retailer support, competitor activities, and market trends.
  • Product Training: Provide product training to retailers either in person or via Teams.
  • Issue Resolution: Address issues and concerns promptly, offering solutions and recommendations.
  • Brand Planning: Collaborate with the Marketing team to develop robust brand plans for allocated customers.
  • Efficiency Improvement: Continuously strive to enhance efficiency and simplify processes within the team.
  • Flexibility: Support various business needs as required.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

  • Numeracy and Commercial Acumen: Highly numerate and commercially savvy.
  • Experience: Proven experience in account management or a similar role.
  • Communication Skills: Strong ability to communicate effectively and build rapport quickly.
  • Influence and Presentation: Capable of presenting and influencing credibly at all levels.
  • Client-Focused Solutions: Experience in delivering solutions based on customer needs.
  • Opportunity Spotting: Keen eye for identifying and maximizing commercial opportunities.
  • Project Management: Proven ability to manage multiple projects concurrently with attention to detail.
  • Listening and Negotiation: Excellent listening, negotiation, and presentation skills.
  • Verbal and Written Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.