Junior National Account Manager

Are you ready to propel your career forward with a globally celebrated brand? If so, this opportunity is worth serious consideration!

A fantastic brand that’s a household name and sits within the FMCG sector is looking to bolster its sales team by recruiting a dedicated Junior National Account Manager to support the sales team and, in time, take ownership of several retail accounts.

Roles such as these don’t crop up all too often, so if you have a passion for sales and are looking for an opportunity where you can progress, this is the one! Suited to a candidate who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and juggling multiple tasks all at once, this role calls for someone who has worked within sales previously, either as an Account Manager or Senior Sales Administrator, with a proven track record of pulling data together to inform future plans and enhance sales performance.

What's in it for you?

• Flexible Working Hours: Enjoy flexibility but expect a general schedule between 9am and 5pm
• Competitive Salary: Earn between £30,000 to £40,000 based on your experience
• Hybrid Working: Work from home with occasional travel to London
• Generous Leave: 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off!
• Comprehensive Benefits: Access to a pension scheme and life assurance policy
• Perks: Free and discounted products
• Giving Back: One paid day annually for volunteering
• Bonus Opportunities: Discretionary bonuses based on performance
• Well-being Support: Participate in various well-being programmes on offer

National Junior Account Manager Responsibilities:

• Support the wider sales team with their accounts by reporting on sales performance, managing e-commerce listings and preparing presentations
• Track monthly sales forecasts to identify variances and use data and market research to generate monthly forecasts
• Inform the Sales Account Managers of performance data and competitor activity, then work together to develop effective client strategies and future retail plans
• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop and deliver marketing trade plans and develop POS
• Be a point of contact for clients, being on hand to support and using your excellent communication skills to build strong ongoing partnerships

National Junior Account Manager Skills and Experience:

• Solid sales administration or account management experience with a genuine passion for sales
• Experience within the FMCG sector is essential, preferably gained within retail or health and beauty industry
• Commercially-minded with a drive to exceed expectations, and the ability to work to agreed KPIs
• Ability to identify opportunities and possesses a strong understanding of profitability, targets
• Thrives in a fast-moving work environment and boasts exceptional interpersonal skills

If you're ready to take on this exciting role and make a significant impact, we want to hear from you! Apply now!