Account Manager

HB People Recruitment & HR Specialists; Wigan; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

HB People Recruitment & HR Specialists is seeking an Account Manager at our Head Office in Wigan, onsite 4 days and one day work-from-home. The role focuses on driving Seasonal and All-Year-Round business for well-known retailers, with occasional UK/European travel.

The successful candidate will manage client accounts, negotiate pricing with manufacturing partners, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely project delivery and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of Own Label Account Management experience.
• Experience managing multiple projects with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Able to travel and have a driving licence/car.

Responsibilities

• Lead, plan, and manage assigned client accounts to achieve objectives.
• Build and sustain strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Oversee a diverse portfolio of chocolate and confectionery customers.
• Negotiate pricing with manufacturing partners and manage costs.
• Ensure timely delivery of projects meeting client and partner needs.
• Present sales reports and communicate progress to stakeholders.
• Identify growth opportunities with the wider team and partners.
• Handle high-priority requests and escape issues when needed.
• Manage pricing and expenditures to align with budgets and forecasts.

Skills

Own Label AM

Communication

Analytical

Presentation

Project management

Driving licence

Job description

Account Manager, Head Office, Wigan, onsite 4 days/1 WFH. £45,000-£50,000

The Role:

Our client is seeking a dedicated Account Manager to drive the development of both Seasonal and All-Year-Round Business for well-known retailers.

The role involves close collaboration with manufacturing partners, customers, and cross-functional internal teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and meet client expectations.

The position is based primarily in the Skelmersdale office, with the opportunity to work from home one day a week, and will include occasional UK and European travel.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, plan, and manage assigned client accounts to achieve business objectives.
• Build and sustain strong, strategic relationships both internally and externally.
• Oversee a diverse portfolio of customers within the Chocolate and Confectionery product range.
• Responsible for costings within the Product Development Process including negotiating pricing with manufacturing partners
• Ensure the timely and successful execution of projects, meeting the needs of customers and manufacturing partners.
• Present sales reports and provide clear communication on the progress of key initiatives to internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify and develop growth opportunities by collaborating with the wider team and manufacturing partners.
• Manage high-priority requests or escape issues when necessary.
• Negotiate pricing and manage expenditures, aligning with strategic, budgetary, and forecast goals.

Skills/Abilities/Behaviours:

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and numerate abilities.
• Minimum 3 years of Own Label Account Management experience preferred.
• Proven capability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, with a high level of attention to detail.
• Driving licence and car due to the location of the office and client visits.

Note:

This role is ideal for a dynamic individual who excels in managing client relationships, thrives in a collaborative environment, and contributes to the ongoing growth and success of our client. The successful candidate will play a vital role in driving business performance and ensuring customer satisfaction. We are looking for someone who matches the values of the business with the right can do attitude.

Please be aware that you must have the right to work in the UK, this role is not open to Sponsorship.