National Account Manager

Salary: £54,000 – £72,000 per year

My client is looking for an experienced Account Manager to join their team. You will be passionate and able to build rapport quickly, able to build relationships with new and existing clients and have experience working in a customer-facing role.

You will have experience working in FMCG or party supplies for major retailers, working within an SME company and perspective selling. This position is based in the company’s Cheshire office, so please ensure that’s within a reasonable commutable distance for you before you apply.

Main responsibilities

* Managing budget controls

* P&L and maximising profitability

* Account manage existing accounts proactively to deliver the sales plan and manage product launches

* Develop new business plans to generate growth, deliver powerful sales presentations, build customer proposals and negotiate business terms

* You will also be responsible for managing the product portfolio with key customers, delivering key promotional activities, manage sales forecasting and pricing analysis, including reporting.

* Develop relationships internally with key stakeholders

Ideally, you will have:

* A high level of excel proficiency and a background in a sales analytics role would be an advantage

* If you have European or international language skills, this will be of benefit but not essential

* A background in supply chain or knowledge of the processes would also be an advantage

Specific tasks include:

* Building new relationships and developing existing client relationships

* Using your skills to prospect profiles and engage new clients that align with the strategic direction of the company

* Developing new business plans to generate growth

* Managing the product portfolio with key customers and managing product launches

* Building customer proposals and delivering key promotional activities

* Managing the sales forecasting and pricing analysis including reporting

The Package:

* Basic salary £54,000 – £72,000per annum depending on experience.

* You can earn an additional bonus should the company hit its targets.

* Pension

* Health cash plan

* Private medical insurance (single cover)

* Life assurance x 4

The business you’ll be working for is an international supplier of goods in the FMCG sector to large companies and household names globally. With offices in 3 countries (the headquarters are here in the UK office) and a focus on mental health and happiness at work. The offices have excellent facilities, regular social events and some great office perks.

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