Key Account Manager
- Employer
- IGNATA Retail & FMCG
- Location
- London
- Salary
- Market related
- Closing date
- 25 Feb 2019
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- Business Sector
- Non Food & Drink
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Function
- Sales
Job Details
Your New Company
A global consumer goods company that have a clear imprint on numerous categories spreading across different industries. With a variety of disposable consumer products from printed paper products to razors, they manage to remain innovative and are going from strength to strength across the business. Furthermore, being a family owned business originating in Europe, they have been running for over 50 years and being a household name in 160 countries worldwide, they aim to always provide high quality products every single time.
The Role
As a Key Account Manager you will be based in Greater London and have the responsibility of controlling accounts in the retail and education sector. You will be tasked with growing the National Accounts through effective management and making sure you are building strong multi-level relationships with you customers. You will have full budgeting responsibility and be tasked with category review process across various product categories.
Additionally, you will managing all commercial aspects with the customer, so this is the management of a sales budget to meet value, volume and profitability expectations as well as working within a more defined trade spend. Lastly, it you will support all other national sales functions and strategies in around the team and manage all small & medium sized national accounts.
What you need to possess?
You need to be an experienced sales professional preferably within FMCG Retail as it is imperative to this role. Having experience dealing with accounts within the education sector and retail sector is imperative as you will need to know the processes for both type of accounts. Being a high energy and team orientated person is key for this role as well as you will have to bring this to the business in order to succeed. Additionally, you must have JBP experience as it is a vital part of this role due to the collaborative nature of your work.
What will they offer?
A competitive salary with a bonus and other benefits.
Company
Previously known as Exsurgo, Ignata was founded in 2011 and, in less than 10 years', we’ve grown to become one of the top 150 recruitment companies in the UK.
Specialising in Retail & FMCG, we are proud of the relationships we have developed and with 85% of our business coming from existing relationships, this is testament to the exceptional levels of service we provide.
Our areas of expertise are middle to senior management positions that focus on the customer. These include manager to director level positions across:
- Account Management
- Category Management
- Commercial Strategy (MS & P)
- Trade & Shopper Marketing
- Marketing and Insights
We partner with an enviable list of clients; not just global brand leaders, but also many SMEs and emerging entrepreneurial businesses. Key to our success is that we align ourselves with clients who aren’t just good at what they do, but also have a strong ethos and the values that enable candidates to have successful and progressive careers.
- Telephone
- 0203 056 4525
- Location
-
7 Swallow Place
London
W1B2AG
GB
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