Paying up to £50k basic benefits - A highly successfully and fast expanding wholesale and distribution company based in Greater Manchester are seeking a proactive and experienced Channel Sales Manager to drive growth across their online / e-commerce accounts. THE JOB As E-Commerce Channel Sales Manager you will be focusing on key wholesale online partners such as M&M Direct and Zalando, as well as commercially overseeing the whole channel. This role combines a mixture of direct sales and key account management, with an emphasis on product development and collection selling for the majority of the-commerce platforms. You will also manage an Account Manager responsible for daily operations, support, and smaller customers. Key Responsibilities Key Account Management: Serve as the main point of contact for online accounts, nurturing relationships to meet their needs, drive growth, and achieve sales targets. Commercial Sales & Product Development: Lead commercial strategies and product development, presenting products and tailoring solutions to fit their retail account audiences. Operational Coordination: Work closely with the operations team to ensure smooth Amazon account management, focusing on inventory control, logistics, and on-time delivery Team Management: Oversee and directly manage the Account Manager, providing guidance and support in their role managing the day-to-day operations across accounts. Promotional Strategy: Collaborate with marketing to design and execute online promotions that enhance brand visibility and drive traffic and sales for each platform. Data Analysis & Reporting: Monitor performance metrics for all accounts, analysing trends and adjusting strategies to improve results. Budget Management & Forecasting: Oversee budgeting and forecasting, reporting performance insights and aligning with business objectives. THE PERSON Experience: Proven experience in a Channel Sales Manager, Senior Account Manager, Key Account Manager or similar role within online retail or e-commerce. Sales & Relationship Management: Strong background in online sales, with experience in commercial account management and relationship-building. Data Analysis: Proficient in analysing and leveraging data. Product Development: Skilled in tailoring product offerings and creating proposals to align with each account’s strategy and market demands. Operational Insight: Familiar with e-commerce operations, including supply chain and logistics specific to online platforms. Leadership: Experienced in managing and developing team members, fostering a supportive environment to meet account goals. Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, able to work cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners. THE BENEFITS 23 days holiday Bank Holidays (increasing with length of service) Free, onsite parking Laptop and mobile phone provided Flexible working hours with core hours being 9.00am-4.00pm Pension scheme Access to free merchandise Enterprise Management Incentive scheme (after 12 months service) A flexible and fun working culture Please note that we are only able to consider applications from those who are eligible to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship