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Site based in Knutsford Monday – Friday (Full Time Permanent) with planned travel circa once a quarter
This is an amazing opportunity for a Senior Account Manager to join a fast-growing, successful FMCG company who supply both private label and branded cosmetic & beauty products to highly successful leading retailers worldwide!
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in account management ideally from the colour cosmetic manufacturing sector or related personal care/FMCG spaces, with a keen eye for detail and exceptional organizational skills. You will coordinate and manage a team and will be a key interface between customers and internal departments to ensure delivery of customer financial plan.
If you thrive in a fast paced, challenging and competitive environment this Senior Account Manager role could be perfect for you!
The role of Senior Account Manager – Colour Cosmetics:
* Owner of customer relationship and annual budget (development and implementation)
* Working closely with wider team members to ensure projects are planned and delivered in the agreed timeline
* Sales reporting and planning, including management of the Sales Tracker
* Capacity Checks
* Communication and risk management of customer briefs to the wider business from concept to delivery
* Approve costs & escalate issues / negotiate with customers through to final quotation
* Ensure customer amends are captured both commercially and technically
* Drive customer Approval to Sample
* Assist with handover to Product developer from Design and from NPD to Merch
* Review & Approve Samples
* Customer Approvals / Black Seal / PO delivery and accuracy
* Delivery of order
The requirements for the Senior Account Manager – Colour Cosmetics:
* Circa 3 – 5 years of experience as a Senior Account Manager, Account Manager, Retail Account Manager, Account Executive or equivalent ideally in the colour cosmetics sector managing relationships with key Retail accounts such as Tesco, Matalan, TK Maxx etc
* If not colour cosmetics, you could be experienced in related FMCG/Fast Fashion areas such as Haircare, Bath & Body, SPF, Tanning, Fragrance, Skincare, Gifting, Food & Beverages, Electronics etc
* Forecasting & data analysis experience using Excel
* Experience of controlling product costs and project timings in a manufacturing environment
* Highly organised and able to work on multiple projects at once
* Ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressure
* A strong team player, with the ability to be reactive and support the wider business where needed
* Strong attention to detail
* Ability to identify issues and collaboratively work on solutions
* Independent and a self-starter
* Enthusiastic and energetic
* Able to work autonomously and not afraid to take on responsibility
* Happy to roll up your sleeves, push your boundaries and get involved
* A desire to be a part of a team that works closely to make exciting things happen!
Compensation:
* Highly Competitive Base Salary DOE
* Bonus
* Pension
* Free Parking
* 25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays + Day off for your Birthday
* Mobile and Laptop
Apply right now by calling Oliver Gill at Beautiful Recruitment Ltd on + 44 (0) 203 911 1000 and email your current CV using oliver@beautifulrecruitment.com. Beautiful Recruitment is the market leading FMCG & Cosmetics company placing people into dream jobs across the UK and Europe daily.
To be considered for this role you must have the right to work in the UK and be able to commute to our client’s offices in the Knutsford area Monday - Friday.
Beautiful Recruitment also operates a recommend a friend referral scheme. So, if you know someone who could be good for this job, email your nominated candidate’s name and contact details in confidence via email too, and we will ensure you receive £100.00 of vouchers from a high street retailer of your choice!
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Sales, Business Development, and Customer Service
* Industries: Personal Care Product Manufacturing and Retail Health and Personal Care Products
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