Account/Project Manager

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Northampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Account/Project Manager located in Northampton. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Account Management within the Point of Sale/Point of Purchase sector and will be responsible for overseeing retail display projects from design to installation. Strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects are essential. Competitive salary of up to £36k is offered.

Qualifications

• Prior Account Management experience in POS/POP and Shopfitting sector.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Excellent spoken and written English skills.

Responsibilities

• Attend client meetings and take detailed client briefs.
• Produce cost estimates and manage budgets.
• Oversee project implementation and attend site installations.

Skills

Communication skills

Account Management experience

Microsoft Office

Technical reading

Attention to detail

Project management

AutoCAD

Job description

Account/Project Manager, Northampton, to£36k

The ideal person will be a confident communicator with the ability to build good relationships with the client and will have a project Account or Project Management background from within the Point of Sale/Point of Purchase, Retail Design or Shopfit Sector.

Responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to:
• Attending client meetings.
• Take detailed client briefs and brief Designers and internal teams as required to ensure everyone is fully aware of the client’s needs and expectations.
• Agree/Maintain Service Levels.
• Produce cost estimates.
• Budget management.
• Supplier negotiations
• Manage retail display projects from design to installation, ensuring runs smoothly and is completed on time and within budget.
• Attend site installations to oversee each project completion.
• Maintain accurate records of projects.
• Liaise with stakeholders of all levels and meet client’s requirements.
• Raise sales and purchase orders in accordance with procedures.


Requirements:
• Must have prior Account Management experience gained from within the POS/POP and Shopfitting sector.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft office.
• Excellent spoken and written English skills.
• Experience of AutoCad (would be an advantage).
• Ability to read technical plans (essential).
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, identify and address problems, meet deadlines and stay within budget.
• Attention to detail.
• Driving licence (ideally clean).


If you are based in the UK with full right to work, we are always happy to receive speculative applications from individuals who have a background in the areas we recruit within

Creative Division: recruiting on a national basis our clients range from SMEs to Global Groups and include Creative/Marketing Agencies, Design & Print, Signage, Packaging, POS, Events/Exhibitions and Conferencing. We also recruit for organisations in other market sectors who have their own In-House/Internal Teams/Departments.

Positions we have recruit include, but is not limited to: Account/Project Handlers/Managers, Events Managers, Estimators and Sales/New Business, Marketing (On/Offline), Social Media, Content Managers, Public Relations, Copywriters, Web Designers/Developers, Artworkers, Mac Operators, Graphic/3D Designers, Print Finishers, Printers and Production personnel etc.