Senior Brand Account Manager

Are you looking to work with a company who is very passionate about what they do and the products they sell? Are you proactive and enthusiastic about offering a first class service to clients and delivering results?

Our client is a very established leader within the beauty industry, who is looking for a Senior Brand Account Manager – FMCG to join their team. Reporting to the UK Sales Director, the role is responsible for the daily management of allocated customer accounts across all categories including high street and e-commerce.

Job Title: Senior Brand Account Manager – FMCG

Salary: £40,000 to £45,000

Location: Redhill – own transport is required due to location

Hours: Monday to Friday 9.00am – 17.30pm

Benefits: 23 days holiday plus BHs – addition day each year until 30 days reached, enhanced pension scheme, product discounts, free parking.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Partnering with their customers and focussing across all channels, maintaining the longevity, success and development of their relationships with the brand.
• Sell-in of new product development, promotions and events including brand presentations, listing forms and pricing.
• Input into strategy planning meetings.
• Plan and track all brand support spend in line with allocated budget and flag risks & opportunities to line manager.
• Being the lead contact between customers and internal teams with respect to marketing and customer needs.
• Sales admin for all orders and liaising with the warehouse to ensure these are shipped on time and in full.
• Monitoring retail trends and maximise opportunities across customers.
• Proactively identify new opportunities (including space, visibility, activities as well as new doors).
• Identify and pursue customer growth opportunities.
• Field visits to assess retailer support, competitor activities and market trends.
• Product training for retailers either in person or via Teams.
• Flag issues and concerns in a timely manner, with options and recommendations to line manager.
• Work with Marketing team to develop strong brand plans for allocated customers.
• Constantly strive to drive efficiency and simplification within the team.
• Flexibility to support across the business subject to capacity.

Key skills and Qualifications:

• Highly numerate, commercially savvy, and passionate about working in the beauty industry.
• Proven account management or other relevant/similar experience.
• Demonstrable ability to communicate and able to build a rapport quickly.
• Present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels.
• Experience in delivering client-focused solutions based on customer needs.
• Acumen to spot and maximise commercial e-tail and bricks and mortar opportunities.
• Proven ability to manage projects concurrently while paying strict attention to detail.
• Excellent listening, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.

This is an opportunity not to be missed – APPLY TODAY!

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