Key Account Manager

The Company

A family owned business, Cooksmart is a well-respected company in the housewares sector. We are now looking to expand our sales team with a driven, motivated and charismatic Key Account Manager. Whilst we will consider home-based working, the successful candidate will need to have access to our Preston showroom on a weekly basis.

Key Responsibilities

·  Develop and implement a planned journey cycle of new and existing key accounts and large independent store groups.

·  Investigate and develop new sales opportunities in line with an agreed sales strategy 

·  Attend trade/retail exhibitions

·  Review and report sales performance and implement sales targets.

You Will Be:

·  Ideally experienced in either the housewares, giftware or home textiles market

·  Have at least three years sales experience at key account level

·  Can demonstrate current strong trading relationships with key retailers such as Dobbies, AIS, JLP, Lakeland (or similar) 

·  Be a self-starter - able to generate new business but also to maintain and grow strong buyer relationships.

·  You will be comfortable and confident communicating at all levels 

If the above sounds of interest - please contact Katy Ford directly on katy@citylookimports.co.uk including full CV and details of salary and benefits. No agencies please.