Key Account Executive- Consumer Goods
- Employer
- Michael Page Sales
- Location
- England, South East England
- Salary
- £30000 - £35000 per annum
- Closing date
- 15 Sep 2017
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- Business Sector
- Non Food & Drink
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Function
- Merchandising, Sales
Job Details
The Key Account Executive- Consumer Goods is responsible for the growth of leading brands through an array of channels with a strong focus on key categories for the business. Working for a market leader in homeware and Kitchenware, the Key Account Executive will further the sales objectives with key retailers nationwide.
Client Details
My client is an international organisation which prides itself on its working culture. Through providing a friendly working environment, they enable individuals to excel in their career. With a multi billion pound turnover they bring household names to life with quirky and unique designs.
With instantly recognisable products, they incorporate an array of categories throughout homeware and kitchenware.
Description
The Key Account Executive plays a key part in the implementation of in store business plans for the organisation. Working alongside an array of teams within the organisation the majority of your time will be spent with Key Retail Accounts. Through working with National Account Managers, the role is targeted to drive and implement plans from the ground up within retailers to achieve sales objectives.
You will be responsible for:
- Analysing opportunities within store
- Taking ownership of the accounts and develop plans to increase distribution, visibility and awareness of the brand
- Building and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders through ongoing dialogue and support
- Understanding, interpreting and analysing customer sell out data, consumer insight and retailer CRM
- Evaluate and share the data with the National Account Manager to ensure on track with Joint business plan
- Work in collaboration with the National Account Manager to understand the key building blocks that need to be delivered with a specific retailer
Profile
The Key Account Executive- Consumer Goods will
- Be of graduate calibre (or equivalent)
- Have experience working with an array of retailers in FMCG or Consumer (3-5years)
- Have strong software and organisational skills, strong technical ability
- Have good analytical skills
- Be innovative
- Be a strong communicator, being able to influence to drive execution
- Have strong presentation skills
- Be Commutable to the Office in the South East
Job Offer
The Key Account Executive- Consumer Goods role offers great progression opportunities and an attractive salary up to £35k + car and many other benefits.
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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