National Account Manager - Homewares

National Account Manager - Homewares - South East


The Role:

My client is an award winning, British company, which has been a continuous success story, since its inception in 2008. As a company they sell a range of branded innovative housewares, sold in all the major UK retailers, as well as internationally, through a network of global distributors.

Due to continued success and growth, they now require an excellent National Account Manager, who has an entrepreneurial personality to join the team. You will be responsible for heading up sales within the UK retail sector, where you will inherit an already established base of major UK retailers, including the likes of Argos, Homebase, Sainsbury's, and Lakeland to name a few.

You will have full responsibility for developing the strategic plan further for retail sales, managing the P&L throughout.

The ideal person will be a proven National Account Manager, who has experience in managing a wide number of accounts. You product background is not important, although you must have experience in National Account sales within consumer goods.


Responsibilities/Accountabilities

You will have full autonomy within the position, with full responsibility for developing the strategic plan for the retail sales, managing the P&L throughout.
Identify opportunities and potential new accounts.
Achieve ambitious revenue and profitability targets across a broad range of accounts.
Develop multi-level relationships within each account.
Develop and implement annual promotional plans with each account to drive volume and awareness.
Achieve account 4P targets (Product, Placement, Price, Promotion).
Work with UK wholesalers and distributors, where appropriate, to grow listings.
Identify and secure overseas wholesalers and distributors for the range.


Requirements:

You are an energetic, reliable, well presented, articulate and highly motivated individual with a strong track record in sales, superb interpersonal skill, and a genuine passion for the environment.

You will have a proven track record in National Account Management within FMCG or Consumer Goods.

My client is looking for a dynamic individual with the energy and desire to take the retail business to the next level. Acting with tenacity and passion, you will see opportunities where others don't.

You will be inventive, resourceful, and engaged, recognising this opportunity as a springboard for both company and personal success.


Package:

Basic Salary: £50,000 basic + excellent commission.
Benefits: Car, Laptop, Mobile Phone + excellent opportunities.

Job Ref: 88146262-B