Junior Relationship Manager

Job Description

Junior Relationship Manager
Leeds
£25,000 -£28,000
Do you have experience managing key accounts, maintaining relationships, and understanding their requirements?
I’ve recently partnered with a flourishing family-run business experiencing a period of growth. This company specialises in online retail within a niche market. This business is committed to offering continuous learning opportunities for our team members, providing a real chance for growth and increased responsibility.
As a Junior Relationship Manager, you will initially manage smaller accounts to advance to larger client portfolios and eventually move into a senior role. You will embody the company's image and ethos, handling issues with professionalism and promptness. Your efforts will ensure that clients consistently receive exceptional value, service, and quality from our brand.

The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of experience managing accounts and delivering exceptional service. Applications do require a full driving license.

Duties
School Relationship
· Be the day-to-day first point of contact for the clients allocated to you
· Proactively communicate company updates with clients to manage expectations effectively, to ensure a positive relationship.
· Identify any risks to the relationship to ensure they are mitigated.
· Attend client meetings such as, but not limited to:
o Annual review meetings with all clients between September & October
o Measuring events with relevant schools between May – July
o Design meetings for new product launches
o Additional care meetings for clients where relationships are at risk.
· Ensure the next actions are completed within the promised timelines and ensure updates are communicated clearly and efficiently with the relevant departments internally; particularly with the Product Team for product requirements and with the Customer Service Team for customer information.
· Understand client requirements clearly, ensuring it is clearly communicated internally and presented correctly online.

Administration
· Carry out admin tasks delegated by the SRMs:
o Project management of Measuring Events
o Annual Review Meeting Schedule
o Annual Communications; primarily early ordering emails from May to July
o Collating and maintaining school-specific information; primarily pupil numbers and contact details
o Industry exhibition logistics
o Organising samples for meetings
o Meeting info-preparation
o Coordinating with Leeds-based departments to ensure a smooth transition of information to SRM; particularly with the Product Team (launch, development & purchasing)
Sales
· Participate in sales presentation preparation, as required by the Managing Director & SRMs
· Attend industry exhibitions as a representative of the brand.
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If you would like to find out more information, don't hesitate to get in touch with Victoria Riley at Aspion Recruitment or apply via the link.