Account Executive

Confidential; Hurn; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

25 days holiday

Free parking

Medical cash plan

Mental health support

Career progression

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Confidential in Christchurch is seeking an Account Executive to support major retail accounts and develop your own areas over time. The role blends B2B account management, customer relationships, project coordination and commercial analysis.

You will work with product, operations, commercial and technical teams, liaising with suppliers in the Far East, and gain exposure across market research, product samples and listings.

Qualifications

• We are seeking a commercially minded, organised and relationship-focused individual.
• Experience within retail, FMCG or consumer products is beneficial.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the management and development of major retail and national accounts
• Build relationships with customers and understand their business and requirements
• Identify opportunities to support account growth, product development and new listings
• Attend regular customer meetings, presenting new products and supporting discussions
• Coordinate customer and product projects from concept to completion
• Collaborate with product, operations, commercial and technical teams
• Liaise with international colleagues and suppliers, including Far East teams
• Conduct market research and monitor retail and consumer trends
• Manage product samples and support the product development process
• Track sales activity and provide regular sales reports

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Commercial mindset

Job description

Account Executive Health, Beauty & Household Products

B2 B Account Management National Accounts Product & Project Management

Location: Christchurch
Working pattern: Hybrid 2 days in the office, 3 days working from home after the initial settling-in period

About the Business

Join a growing consumer products business supplying some of the UK's biggest retailers and fashion-led brands.

This Account Executive role in Christchurch is an excellent opportunity to develop a career across account management, national accounts, product development, project management and commercial operations, working with major retail customers across the health, beauty and household sectors.

You'll gain exposure to the full product and account lifecycle, from market research and product samples through to customer presentations, product listings and finished products on retail shelves.

About the Role

As an Account Executive, you'll support major retail accounts while developing your own areas of responsibility over time.

The role combines B2 B account management, customer relationship management, project coordination, product development and commercial analysis. It's a varied position with plenty of responsibility, making it ideal for someone looking to build a strong foundation in a commercial career.

Initially, you'll gain experience across market research, administration, product samples and account support, before gradually taking ownership of your own projects and areas within a major retail account.

You'll work closely with customers and internal teams across product, operations, commercial and technical, as well as colleagues and suppliers in the Far East.

Key Responsibilities as an Account Executive:

• Support the management and development of major retail and national accounts
• Build strong relationships with customers and develop a good understanding of their business, strategy and requirements
• Identify opportunities to support account growth, product development and new product listings
• Attend regular customer meetings, presenting new products and supporting commercial discussions
• Coordinate customer and product projects from initial concept through to completion
• Work collaboratively with product, operations, commercial and technical teams
• Liaise with international colleagues and suppliers, including teams in the Far East
• Conduct market research and monitor retail and consumer trends
• Manage product samples and support the product development process
• Monitor sales performance and account activity on a weekly basis
• Prepare and provide regular sales reports and commercial information

About You

We're looking for a commercially minded, organised and relationship-focused individual who is keen to develop a career in account management and consumer products.

You may already have experience as an:

Account Executive, Account Manager, Sales Executive, Sales Coordinator. Retail Store Manager, Buyer or Buying Assistant, Product Coordinator, Product Executive, Project Coordinator, Commercial Executive

Experience within retail, FMCG, consumer goods, health & beauty, household products or a product-led business would be beneficial, but is not essential.

You'll ideally have:

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A commercial mindset and an interest in sales and account performance
• Confidence communicating with customers and internal stakeholders

Experience working with major retailers or national accounts would be advantageous, but we're also open to candidates with transferable experience and the right commercial mindset.

Why Join?

• Build a career across account management, product and project management
• Work with some of the UK's leading retail and fashion-led brands
• Gain exposure to national accounts and major retail customers
• Take ownership of your own projects and areas of responsibility
• Work closely with product, commercial, operations and technical teams
• See projects through from initial concept to finished products in retail
• Strong learning, development and career progression opportunities
• Hybrid working with 3 days from home
• Join a collaborative team where ideas and new approaches are encouraged

Benefits

• Annual company bonus and salary reviews
• 25 days' holiday, increasing to 27 days after 3 years and 30 days after 5 years and ability to purchase additional holiday
• Free parking on Christchurch Quay
• Medical cash plan and access to mental health support
• Career progression opportunities
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Cycle to Work scheme