National Account Manager

Are you looking to work for a global industry leader as a National Account Manager? Are you driven, focused on customer service and willing to push the boundaries? If this sounds like you then please read on for further details of an exciting opportunity:

• Annual Salary: £60-70k per annum plus commission and car allowance
• Location: Weybridge, Surrey
• Job Type: Full-time

This role is ideal for someone with a passion for consumer electronics and a proven track record in account management.

Day-to-day responsibilities of the role:

• Formulate and agree on product and promotional business plans aligned with internal targets and KPIs, ensuring they are agreed with customers and monitored regularly.
• Plan and implement account activities including effective product displays, promotional plans, store merchandising, and staff training programmes.
• Develop effective customer contacts across commercial, buying, supply chain, store support, and operations.
• Negotiate range pricing and promotional opportunities, ensuring all agreements are recorded and implemented according to company guidelines.
• Monitor customer engagement through accurate forecasting, sales in and sales out information, and maintain budgetary control.
• Collaborate with Demand Planning and Sales Administration to ensure smooth and timely customer deliveries.
• Maintain accurate records and report all business aspects to the General Manager/Sales Director and relevant departments.
• Develop strong relationships with all internal departments including Marketing, Product Management, Sales Administration, Customer Service, Logistics, Credit Control, and Finance.
• Ensure a high level of product knowledge and understanding of business and product strategies.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience and knowledge of consumer electronics national account retail channels is preferable.
• Proven track record of success within an account management position.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Ability to sustain a fast pace in a dynamic environment.
• Self-starter, capable of working independently.
• Resilient, with the ability to drive issues to a successful customer-focused solution.
• Good judgement and decision-making skills within the scope of responsibility.
• Proven commercial acumen and ability to achieve commercial objectives.
• Experience working within a performance management environment, familiar with KPIs and Service Level Agreements.

Benefits:

• Pension scheme.
• Private healthcare for employee and family.
• 25 days’ annual leave plus public holidays.
• Staff discount on own branded products.
• Subsidised cafeteria.

This role does require the individual to have a full driving license and be flexible with travel. Please apply online now to avoid missing out on this opportunity.