Account Manager - Sales

Job Title: Account Manager
Location: Manchester
Salary: up-to 42k based on experience

About Us:

Our client is a global brand delivering innovative products and services to customers worldwide. With manufacturing and sales facilities in over 40 countries, we have a history of more than 110 years, driven by our "At your side" spirit, which places our customers first. We are committed to the circular economy, ensuring minimal environmental impact through our "At your side 2030" vision.

About the Role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen at our European headquarters in Manchester to support the management of major international accounts and lead the transformation channel strategy. You will provide administrative support, manage commercial relationships, and assist the management team with strategic projects.

Main Tasks:

• Manage recurring and ad hoc administrative support functions for a major trade customer.
• Support the management of commercial relationships with major international accounts.
• Develop expertise in our products and industry trends.
• Help sell a product or service to our customer, and the second is to deliver a customer experience.
• Maintain close working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Analyse and report on sales, promotional, and market data.
• Prepare agendas, briefings, and minutes for meetings, ensuring follow-up actions are managed.
• Perform ad hoc tasks to meet departmental objectives and KPIs.

Requirements:

Essentials:

• Graduate calibre.
• High levels of numeracy, literacy, IT, and presentation skills.
• Comprehensive understanding of sales processes, business management concepts, category management, and customer marketing.
• Experience in delivering complex multi-level projects.
• Basic understanding of P&L management.
• Experience working with and influencing various functions within an organisation (sales, marketing, customer services, product planning, supply chain).
• Excellent communication skills with stakeholders at all levels.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of the print industry.
• International experience.
• SAP experience.

What's on Offer:

As well as a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits, including:

• Hybrid flexible working arrangements.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to purchase 5 additional holidays per year.
• Industry-leading Pension Scheme with company contributions up to 10% of salary.
• Excellent training and career development opportunities, including a library of e-learning courses.
• Life Assurance set at 4 times your annual salary.
• Simply Health cash plans subsidised by 50% of the single membership cost.
• Other benefits include Company Sick Pay, Permanent Health Insurance, Free Parking, Subsidised Canteen Facilities, Employee Assistance Program, Social Committee, Halle Tickets, Environmental Days, Dress Down Policy, Christmas Party, access to MIND, and many more perks.