Account Manager/Fmcg/Surrey

CVUK; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Sales Account Manager for a 12-month FTC. This role involves managing customer accounts, achieving sales targets, and working closely with product teams. Ideal candidates should have strong administrative and communication skills, as well as proficiency in Excel. A degree or equivalent experience is preferred, particularly in the fashion sector.

Qualifications

• Previous experience preferably within fashion as either an Account Manager, Buyer, or Merchandiser.
• Exposure to sales/customer/working relationships.
• In-depth understanding of the Budgeting process.

Responsibilities

• Manage all customer accounts effectively to achieve targeted budgeted sales/margins.
• Forecast and generate yearly budgets with regular updates.
• Monitor customer sales performance to service their requirements effectively.
• Work closely with product and merchandise team to ensure order delivery requirements.
• Negotiate with customers to ensure sales and margin are achieved.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with the supplier base.

Skills

Excellent admin skills

Proficiency in Excel

Communication skills

Sales/customer relationship management

Education

Degree level or professional equivalent

Job description

Account manager - 12 months FTC

Our client is a well-established brand currently growing rapidly in the UK, Europe and US.

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone with excellent admin skills, a wizz with Excel and great communication skills to be a Sales Account Manager to develop and extend an existing off-price business.

Responsibilities

• Manage all customer accounts effectively, maintaining sales for existing accounts and seeking new opportunities to achieve/exceed targeted budgeted sales/margins.
• Forecast and generate yearly budgets with regular updates and ensure sales and target margins are met.
• Monitor customer sales performance and sales patterns to service their requirements effectively.
• Work closely with the product and merchandise team to ensure orders are collated, placed, and delivered as required.
• Negotiate with customers on prices, payment terms, and delivery to ensure that sales and margin are achieved.
• Establish and maintain working partnerships with the existing and future supplier base.

Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience preferably within fashion as either an Account manager, buyer or merchandiser.
• Exposure to sales/customer/working relationships.
• In-depth understanding of the Budgeting process.
• Educated to degree level or professional equivalent.