NATIONAL ACCOUNT MANAGER
- Employer
- Swallow Associates Ltd
- Location
- Homeworking
- Salary
- £50k-£55k + bonus + car + benefits
- Closing date
- 21 Oct 2018
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- Business Sector
- Non Food & Drink
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Function
- National Accounts
NATIONAL ACCOUNT MANAGER
Online/E Commerce
We are seeking a National Account Manager with experience in the Online/Ecommerce Channel.
My client is a recognised, respected Consumer Brand with a history spanning nearly 90 years. The Brand is a Consumer choice in several Categories with strong Distribution and visibility in the traditional Retail/High Street sectors.
Although the company is trading in this Channel there is a substantial development opportunity for a specialist to drive Sales and Category Development in the Digital space.
Main Responsibilities:
- Create product and promotional business plans for all Accounts
- Manage and develop multiple customer contacts
- Negotiate range pricing and promotional opportunities
- Generate accurate forecasting, monitor sales out information, budgetary control and cost management
- Develop good working relationships with internal departments
- Develop a high level of product knowledge, features and benefits
- Maintain accurate customer records including account contacts, product listings and pricing
- Regular analysis of data to fully understand trends within the category and develop strategic account plans
- Effectively manage expenditure - promotional budgets, day to day expenses etc.
- Ensure sales forecasts and targets are achieved
Skills & Experience
- Min A Level, preferably Graduate calibre
- Minimum 2/3 years National Account experience, gained in the Ecommerce sector.
- Adept working with and interpreting Data
- Influential, persuasive – a naturally articulate communicator
- Highly organized, competent with administration and planning
- Focused and fast-paced, used to working in a demanding and changeable environment
- A self-starter, able to work with little or no supervision
- Resilient, robust and tenacious – able to solve business and customer related issues
- Factual judgement - make practical and realistic decisions
- Must be flexible, adaptable and keen to develop personally
- Willing to push ideas, challenge the status quo, suggest alternatives
- A full, preferably clean UK driving licence with a willingness to travel as required
Salary is negotiable £50k-£55k + bonus + car + benefits
To apply send your up to date CV quoting Ref HQ512 to Richard Swallow at Swallow Associates Ltd – richard@swallowassociates.co.uk
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