Account Manager

Account Manager – Chichester, West Sussex
12 month contract
We are currently recruiting for a Account Manager to join our busy team in Chichester, West Sussex. You will have good knowledge of client account management, budgets, forecasting, KPI’s and negotiation. This role will work within the licensing part of the business
Role responsibilities include:
* To building relationships with clients and discuss terms of business, KPI’s
* Develop and implement the licensing strategy with quarterly targets and goals
* Manage the cross category plans and deliver profitable strategies focusing on key categories
* Conduct in depth category analysis through extensive research to build on existing category plans
Licensing:
* Manage existing base of licensees with accurate budgeting and quarterly forecasting
* Identify new opportunities in existing and new product categories to maximise revenue and exposure of properties at retail level
* Liaise closely with internal Approvals Team, Product Development and Marketing Teams
* Conduct regular brand presentations on portfolio to existing and potential new licensees
* Play a key role in the product development and design direction with all licensees
* Lead the negotiation and completion of all nominated licensed contracts and renewals
Retail:
* Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with key Retailers specifically developing relationships with key buyers
* Seek out and develop new retail opportunities
* Identify potential retail/trade promotion opportunities for assessment and implementation working with internal Marketing Team
* Build strong category presentations bespoke to key retailers and present on a regular basis
Salary and Benefits:
The salary for this full time role is dependent on experience
Benefits to include 22 days holidays plus bank holidays, pension and some additional benefits