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Account Manager

Employer
Michael Page Sales
Location
England, Hertfordshire, Borehamwood
Salary
£30000 - £31000 per annum
Closing date
23 May 2017

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

Job Details





An excellent opportunity for an either a sales executive, account manager or national account executive to join this established and market leading luxury promotions business. The successful account manager will be taking care of their brand new drinks client.



Client Details



Our client is a fast paced, owner operated model that supplies global luxury promotions. The company is spread across 12 international offices which ensures they are a true market leader in their field. This role will be office based out of their out Elstree headquarters. This company is very much close knit, bonded and fun. The environment is laid back, relaxed and allows for innovative and creative thinking.



Description

  • Proactively seek to meet with accounts and develop a network of contacts within the client accounts to develop relationships and maximise the number of briefs.
  • To prepare and make presentations to the client, both electronically and in person.
  • To understand the client and their consumers in order to provide the best solution.
  • Maximise sales and profitability of each line.
  • Attend various client meetings around the globe.
  • Work with the creative team to develop designs to meet the client brief and brand.
  • To check pricing received from PM team and decide on profit margins and final client pricing structure.








It is essential that the right person has the ability to build strong relationships both internally and externally in order to get the job done. Communication, flexibility and adaptability are essential.

Profile

  • It would be beneficial for the candidate to have a drinks or premium promotional agency background but not necessary.
  • Experience of dealing with gift with purchase would be beneficial
  • Account Management experience and a passion for the drinks industry.


  • Strong track record of delivering results with major customers and exceeding targets.
  • Broad business understanding of sales and profit.


  • Communicates effectively, delivering impactful presentations and is able to negotiate and influence.
  • Monitor multiple projects and create weekly status reports.
  • Shows a strong sense of individual accountability and able to work with autonomy.


  • Proficient Excel, numeracy and analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
  • Embraces and accelerates change, thinking outside the box and bringing fresh ideas, in a fast paced environment.






Job Offer

Competitive Basic Salary + Package

Company

Michael Page Sales UK is a leading professional recruitment consultancy covering permanent, interim and contract recruitment. We have UK wide coverage with ten offices located in London, Weybridge, Reading, Birmingham, Bristol, Leicester, St Albans, Manchester, Leeds and Glasgow. The core markets we serve are Consumer, Business Services, Media, IT/Telco, Financial Services, Healthcare and Technical Sales, with a dedicated person or team in each location specialising in each of these sectors. The clients we work with are as diverse as the candidates we represent; from Blue Chips to SMEs, and Sales Execs to Sales Directors. Our Consultants are typically from relevant sales backgrounds giving first hand experience of the roles we recruit for. We pride ourselves on delivering unrivalled service levels to our candidates and our clients, our track record of success over the past 20 years means we stand out.

Within our Consumer Sales Division we have consultants within each of the 10 offices who dedicate themselves to this sector and no other. Our specialist capability is demonstrated further as we focus on sub sectors such as food, drink, household, foodservice, consumer electronics, apparel, health & beauty, consumer healthcare, pet and sports. Some of our key clients include Colgate, Beiersdorf, Dr Oetker, Johnson & Johnson, Matthew Clark, PZ Cussons, Kellogg’s, 2 Sisters, Samsung, Seven Seas, Twinings, Unilever, Reckitt Benckiser, SC Johnson, Warburtons, InBev, Kettle Chips, Hallmark, Luxottica, McCain, Britvic, General Mills, and Molson Coors to name but a few!

Michael Page Sales UK is part of Michael Page International with operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. As well as looking for high quality candidates for our clients, we are also always looking for top talent to work for us

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