Account Manager

Account Manager

Pertemps are currently recruiting for a Commercial Account Manager to join a market leading Manufacturing business based in Andover. Our client is seeking a dynamic, customer focused individual to join their successful and established brand.
This is a full-time hybrid position. You will be required to work in the office based in Andover on Tuesday and Wednesdays.

Responsibilities as a Commercial Account Manager:
- Working closely with the head of Retail to develop trading strategies.
- Planning, management and delivery of effective sales strategies that meet revenue and profit targets across portfolio of customers.
- Deliver business objectives aligned with customer joint business plans.
- Create, build and maintain key relationships with retail teams.
- Negotiate and mange pricing and trading agreements to deliver annual profitability targets.
- Generate timely reports based on analysis and insights.
- Prepare annual and interim budget and forecast reports.
- Maintain awareness of competitor activity for both the accounts and the company covering product pricing, packaging and quality to name a few.
- Prepare and present new ideas, range proposals and trading reports.
- Carry out the end to end account management, including all administrative duties.

Requirements:
- Minimum of 5 years working within a sales environment
- Proven experience supplying the retail sector, ideally DIY, Grocery or high street chains
- Consumer goods and distribution exposure
- Clear and proven record of success in delivering targets
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Strong and confident presentation skills
- Advanced Excel user
- Be located within a two hour commute of Andover

The Account Manager Role:
- Salary of £54,000 - £60,000 depending on experience
- Full time, permanent position
- Hybrid working - required to be in the Andover office two days per week (accommodation provided if required)
- Company Car
- 10% Bonus against sales targets being achieved
- Private Healthcare cover

If you are interested in this Account Manager position and have the required experience, please apply below with an up to date CV or contact Jemma at Pertemps.