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Key Account Manager (MATERNITY COVER)

Employer
Pentland Brands
Location
UK - Field Based
Salary
£Competitive
Closing date
11 Dec 2014

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Business Sector
Non Food & Drink
Contract Type
Interim
Hours
Full Time
Function
Sales

Key Account Manager (MATERNITY COVER)

Youth brand Kickers was created nearly 40 years ago. Originally conceived to be worn with jeans, Kickers shoes quickly became the wardrobe staple for an entire generation. At a time when manufacturers only offered traditional and conformist footwear, the multi-coloured nubuck high shoes revolutionised the industry and became extremely popular: the Kickers ‘lifestyle’ concept was born.

Kickers today are an iconic, global fashion brand that makes unique footwear for confident, style-savvy people; the only footwear brand to capture the aspirations of teens whilst maintaining a high degree of credibility amongst adults.

Kickers are proud of the reputation they have for creating high-quality leather boots and shoes with an unmatched comfort and attention to detail – and for their unmistakable Kickers approach to life and style: classic, relaxed, relevant… and accessible to all.

Kickers is part of the Family of Pentland Brands

www.pentland.com

Responsibilities:

As a Key Account Manager you will:

• Manage designated current accounts and grow distribution in line with the company strategy and targets

• Develop long term sustainable turnover, profit and customer relationships, while promoting Pentland Brands Plc and Kickers company visions.

• Management and validation of the customer order book, to ensure product is delivered within the ordered month.

• Hit all reporting deadlines on time

• Present end of season feedback to each design team based on customer feedback in each sales meeting

• To achieve set sales targets and strategic objectives on an annual basis

• Key accounts include, Amazon.com, Schuh and Office

Qualifications:

What you need to have

• A thorough knowledge of Strategic Key Account Management

• UK Footwear/ Fashion market

• Direct competition product knowledge

• How to put together and complete an account Strategic Account Sales Plan.

• Ability to present product effectively, with all features and benefits.

• PC skills that include a good standard on, Power Point, and Excel.

• Financially aware

• Forecasting ability

• Excellent communication skills, straight talking and honest

• Strong planning and organisation skills

What we need to see in you

• Exceptional relationship builder, with both customers and internal colleagues/peers.

• Extraordinary, do not accept mediocrity

• Hard working, motivated and enthusiastic

• Courageous to take risks, and stand up for what you believe in.

• Proactive and creative in making it happen.

• Energetic, driven and determined

• Inspiring, keep raising the bar.

• Honest with the business and themselves.

• Prepared to learn, and keep sharpening the saw.

• A BIG team player, but single minded on getting the right result for the business.

• Ability to manage relationships at all levels

• High energy, integrity, presence, strength of personality

• Passionate about the product

This job description is not exhaustive and you may be required to carry out other duties as requested.

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