Job Description
Account Manager | DTC Retail
Central London (5 days office based)
£40-50k + bonus
This premium brand in the health space is growing fast and needs a hungry Account Manager to manage their expanding list of vendors (such as Selfridges, Tesco etc).
Please note that this role requires you in office Monday-Friday, so you need to be someone who thrives in this working environment.
Why should you join?
* A very well-funded, start up DTC brand, who focus on creating high quality, premium products.
* Be part of a business that put product and customer before revenue.
* A fantastic leadership team – they hire brilliant people, so you’ll learn a lot!
* You’ll be their key Account Manager, so you’ll get to own and drive partnerships with all vendors, giving you a lot of exposure and impact.
* Huge potential for growth, as they continue to expand (UK first, then conquer EU and beyond!).
The Role
Quite simply – you are going to manage and develop their strategic account partners, including:
* Developing strong relationships with key accounts.
* Strategic Planning – creating plans that will drive sales.
* Sales Execution – negotiating plans, pricing, promotions etc that will drive sales.
* Market Analysis.
* Performance Tracking and Reporting.
You
This role needs a seasoned Account Manager, who has the drive and ambition to work in a fast growing start up. You’ll need:
* A proven track record in developing, maintaining and growing key accounts for an FMCG/health or similar business.
* 3+ years’ experience in an account management role.
* Strong negotiation skills.
* Relevant contacts would be a bonus (Selfridges, Tesco etc).
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills – both internally and externally.