Account Manager

Role: Account Manager
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000
Location: Hampshire

We are working on behalf of a reputable fresh produce business based in Hampshire, who are currently looking for a driven individual who will deliver against their strategy to grow and develop the business to deliver a sustainable future through excellence in Account Management of a defined portfolio of customer accounts.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Be the primary point of contact for a defined portfolio of accounts, primarily online and discount retailersLead the account management, manage communication and the relationships with these customers in a pro-active, appropriate and efficient manner
• Drive the category agenda to develop sales in line with the company strategic plan
• Work in partnership with all departments / colleagues to provide support across the accounts
• Track performance progress through weekly/ monthly spreadsheets and reporting
• Perform timely administration and forward planning to support objective delivery
• Build in-depth knowledge and understanding of the business, all departmental areas and the value chain
• Drive profit improvement initiatives
• Develop annual customer strategies, align stakeholders and translate into successful results
• You may be asked to undertake any reasonable ad-hoc requests within your capability

KEY SKILLS:

• Previous National Accounts sales experience in food
• Previous significant commercial experience
• Experience of working across multiple categories in a commercial capacity
• Very good standard of written English
• Highly efficient in the use of MS Office, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Strong communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to identify commercial and/or cost opportunities Ability to set and manage accurate forecasts and to respond to changing trading conditions pro-actively
• Excellent consultative selling and negotiation skills

If you are interested in this opportunity please apply via this website or call Joe Hill on 01733 235 111 or email joe@hendbrown.com

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