Account Manager

A wonderful new opportunity has arisen in a leading national and international publisher with a reputation for world class customer service.
Our client are looking for an ambitious, customer-focussed individual.

As an Account Manager you will have full responsibility for driving growth across a portfolio of key accounts. Additionally, you will support the team of Senior Account Managers across a variety of major multiple accounts, helping to drive sales of our client’s branded portfolios.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working with the Directors and Senior Account Management team to help develop and deliver plans that ensure the brand continues to out-perform the market.
• Assist the Senior Account Managers in areas such as meeting preparation, managing promotional plans, data analysis and general account-specific admin.
• Handle pricing, logistics and invoicing queries.
• Conduct post-promotional analysis.
• Support the Senior Account Managers with accurate forecasting.
• Full responsibility for a portfolio of medium sized accounts (approximately £5M p.a.)
• Work across (and build strong working relationships with) all internal business functions such as Finance, Marketing and Customer Service to deliver optimal customer outcomes.

Experience:

• You will have experience of sales and account management within a similar market/industry.
• You will be familiar with client-based systems and promotion proposals etc.
• A proven track record of developing customer relationships and demonstrating sustainable business growth.
• You can demonstrate good attention to detail, high levels of numeracy and intermediate MS Office skills.
• You will be able to analyse data and make recommendations.
• A positive and "can do" attitude.

This role is a great opportunity to genuinely make a difference for a business who are forward-thinking and entrepreneurial. We are looking for someone who is able to learn quickly, prove themselves in this role and then progress to a Senior or National Account Manager position.

We are ready to review applications immediately.