National Account Manager

A global toy business manufacturing some of the best known and high performing brands in the sector.

Job Summary:            

Reporting to the SD you will be responsible for profitably managing sales, forecasting and developing an existing portfolio of a major UK account.  You will be responsible for driving growth across your account base, introducing new brands, and building strong relationships with your buyers.

• Strategic planning, forecasting and sales planning and follow through
• Establish present retailer’s timelines for Spring Sales Presentations, Autumn Winter Sales Presentations, and order due dates
• Prepare joint business plans for each buyer/ category (store count, catalogue, web etc)
• Study accounts and propose promotional activity for the business plan such as print and catalogue ads, end caps, save promotions, etc. for the account in a timely manner.  This includes financial requirements
• Maintain business plan throughout the whole year/ season
• Prepare item forecast for each account and maintain the forecast throughout the season
• Present business plans to customer in line with retailer seasonal timescales
• Analyse EPOS data weekly, share insights and strategies with UK MD and other departments
• Proactively work with the account and brand marketing to find out retailer cross-licensing opportunities, in-store promotions, ad promotions, and license commitments regularly and in a timely manner. 
• Once established, make sure company related licensed products are prominently represented in the retailers programs
• Work with customers merchandise/ stock team to ensure correct stock levels
• Proactively and timely follow through and close sales according to the sales plan
• Schedule, plan, and attend company sales meetings
• Provide competitions’ information and product needs for key accounts
• Monitor the achievement of Sales goals and variances to the business plan on a monthly basis
• Based on the Company’s strategic plan, develop short and long-term sales goals

Position Requirements:

• Current toy industry experience managing Argos and Sainsburys specifically
• Able to demonstrate you can influence senior decision-makers
• Must be self driven and a strategic thinker
• Ability to analyse risks and opportunities
• Ability to develop, present, achieve and monitor JBPs
• Ability to control and monitor financial requirements with strong negotiation skills
• Ability to effectively communicate sales data and market info to other areas of the business
• Keeping up to date with products and competitors
• Strong Excel skills with Vookup and pivot tables
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Can do, positive attitude and good at finding solutions to problems

Additional Information:

• Available to commit to a 12 month contract.
• My client has a strong track record of contract roles turning into permanent opportunities.
• Home Based – Ideal location will be Northern Home Counties/Midlands

Salary:

To £55000 Basic + Bonus + Car Allowance

Contact:

Shelley Velati

Reference: SV/1099

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