National Account Manager

National Account Manager

At Euro-Pro (a member of the SharkNinja family of companies) our purpose is to positively impact people’s lives every day in every home around the world. We work very hard to provide our consumers with high quality, exciting 5-star products that make life easier. We thrive on passion and innovation, and are looking for great people, with great ideas, who want to create the next big thing. We take a team approach to our projects, where everyone has a voice. We want individuals to push limits, look outside the box and think the unthinkable. With the explosive growth we have been experiencing, we’re looking for motivated individuals to join us on our exciting journey. People need to think big, move fast and want to make a significant impact. Are you ready?

Role and Areas of Responsibility

Reporting to the Director of Sales on a monthly/weekly basis about current sales activity. This is fantastic opportunity to join a rapidly expanding Global brand; we offer an excellent salary, with fantastic opportunities for progression

Provide account management, sales support and training to the UK retail trade and key retail partners within the UK; As well as provide timely accurate reports outlining performance against budgets and business plans. Must be able to travel within account base and to HO for regular update meetings.

• Act as ambassador for Euro Pro within the UK retail market.
• Providing forecasting for Key Accounts
• Provide training and guidance to new store base.
• Follow through with customer inquiries.
• Own & develop all facets of running and managing large multiples
• Update management on monthly/weekly report
• Updating and maintaining records.
• Attend trade shows as required.

Job Description

• Provide exceptional service and to closely manage a core group of National Retail partners.
• Directly manage some buying groups and her members.
• Agree with Director of Sales any recommendations for customer strategy within the UK.
• Provide support in preparing up to date forecasting weekly and against key lines.
• To implement and launch new product categories within the retail account base.
• Continuously train and visit store base ensuring displays are 1st class and store staff knowledge is kept to a maximum.
• To maintain an active outlook diary and call log ensuring visibility of activity within the set account base and area.
• Maintain and update Monday morning reports; including sales performance comparatives, Sales Price/Unit tracking, and presenting weekly opportunities and business cases for approval.
• Maintain open dialogue with the business on competitor activity results for and against and action plans for breakthrough performance.
• Build key relationships including planners and merchandise departments to ensure we are fully supported with the right in store and online provision
• Perform additional duties as requested by management.

Attributes and Skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment
• Resourceful, well organized, highly dependable, efficient and detail oriented
• Commanding personality with ability to take ownership, drive results, and manage projects to completion
• High energy level with ability to multitask and open to changing direction
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Well organized with a strong attention to detail
• A willingness to learn and to look for new opportunities
• Exceptional presentation skills.
• Exceptional relationship skills.

Education and Experience

• Advanced Excel, WORD and PowerPoint Skills, and experience of.
• Sales/account management experience preferred
• Prior experience in sales with consumer products/consumer durables preferred.
• Field Sales work experience would be an advantage.
• National Account experience would be an advantage.

£negotiable

Cv to Dmatthews@sharkninja.com