National Account Manager – Ecommerce

Product area – Branded Housewares & Toy

My client is looking for an eCommerce National Account Manager to join their high growth eCommerce channel. Reporting Directly to the Head of eCommerce, you will be a highly dynamic National Account Manager with the ability to build collaborative and strategic partnerships with some of their largest accounts such as Amazon, Very, Studio & JD Williams.

You should be highly skilled in the area of eCommerce/National Accounts, with an understanding of the online sales funnel with the ability to drive growth using both commercial & marketing sales levers.

The ability to read, understand and create action from large pools of data is critical for the role.

You will:

• Work closely with the Head of eCommerce to plan, develop and deliver agreed sales & profit targets
• Work closely with the Head of eCommerce to build and execute channel strategies and customer JBPs
• Manage full P&Ls across account base
• Leading retailer sell ins and planning range decisions with internal category managers
• Negotiation of annual trading terms
• Strive to position our client as a strategic partner within customer’s base
• Produce & manage accurate sales forecasts for each account within portfolio
• Manage and develop influential customer contact networks
• Work to be the category expert by customers and use this to influence their thought process around product selection
• Be an expert in the company’s product range
• Understand retailer’s line up and identify gaps

It is essential you can demonstrate the following experience & skillsets

• Experience at NAM/KAM level within FMCG/consumer durables organisation – eComm experience a plus
• Strong commercial skills, with the ability to make sound, informed decisions based on solid commercial facts
• Negotiation skills, with the ability to strike the optimum deal
• Excellent all round communicator, possessing strong electronic, written and oral communication abilities, with ability to communicate at all levels
• Relationship / rapport building capabilities are crucial
• Strong IT skills with the ability to analyse, absorb, reflect and respond to data information

Contact: Shelley Velati  

Reference: SV/23467

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