Account Manager
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Account Manager
Birchington, Kent
– Own transport required due to location
£££
Competitive
Permanent – Full Time 07:00 – 16:00
Mon-Fri
Benefits:
•
Competitive Salary – (Unfortunately we are unable to disclose this in
our advertising but will discuss on initial call.)
• Company Car or
cash equivalent
• Private Medical Cover
• 28 days holiday
entitlement + bank holidays!
• Company Pension
• Free parking
Our client is a leading provider in the food industry, dedicated to delivering high-quality produce and building strong customer relationships. They are committed to innovation, sustainability, and excellence in all aspects of our business.
As an Account Manager, your primary responsibility will be to create, manage, and maintain productive relationships with valued customers. You will play a pivotal role in driving sales, increasing profitability, and positioning the business as the preferred choice for our customers. By analysing market data and implementing strategic initiatives, you will contribute to the ongoing success and growth of the business.
Key Responsibilities:
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Collaborate closely with the commercial executive to oversee daily
commercial activities, including forecasting, sales data analysis, and
customer engagement.
• Take full accountability for the financial
performance and growth of assigned customer accounts.
• Develop and
manage customer relationships, ensuring clear communication and
adherence to service level agreements and budgetary targets.
•
Utilise market data analysis to identify sales and profit
opportunities, recommending improvements as needed.
• Drive product
development initiatives through promotions, packaging, and seasonal
variations to enhance market share and competitiveness.
• Generate
and analyse weekly customer reports to track performance and identify
areas for improvement.
• Maintain effective communication with
category stakeholders and internal teams to ensure alignment with
business objectives.
• Collaborate on joint business plans and
identify opportunities for growth with customers.
Skills and Experience Required:
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Exceptional attention to detail and a proactive attitude towards
improvement.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and influencing
skills across all levels of the organisation.
• Outstanding
listening, influencing, and relationship-building abilities.
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Proficiency in analytical and numerical skills, with a solid
understanding of financial impact and budgetary control.
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Experience in strategy development and execution.
• Excellent IT
skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
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Willingness to undertake foreign travel when required.
Key Performance Indicators:
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Year-over-year growth in customer accounts.
• Profitable business
delivery across existing and new customer opportunities.
• Sales
growth and business development.
• Consistent excellence in
day-to-day customer management.
• Achievement of customer-agreed
key performance indicators, such as service and quality metrics.
Westin Par values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies, we are acting as an Employment Agency
Due to the high volume of applicants applying for all roles, we can only reply to candidates with the most relevant skills and experience. If you have not heard back from us within 48 hours of your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Do not hesitate to contact us about this or any other roles.
Account Manager
Westin Par
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