Growth-Focused Core Accounts Manager

A.B.Gee Of Ripley Ltd; Waingroves; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A.B. Gee Of Ripley Ltd is seeking a Core Account Manager to own and develop a portfolio of customers within the UK toy and gift distribution sector.

This hands-on role focuses on building strong relationships, spotting opportunities, and turning them into sales across new products, ranges, and promotions. You will actively manage accounts, conduct regular commercial conversations, and support the wider sales team.

Qualifications

• Experience in sales or account management is essential.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills are required.
• Ability to identify opportunities and grow accounts through proactive engagement.

Responsibilities

• Managing and developing a portfolio of core customer accounts.
• Building strong, long-term relationships with buyers and key contacts.
• Identifying opportunities to increase sales, range and product listings.
• Proactively contacting customers and generating additional business.
• Presenting new products, brands and promotional opportunities.
• Following up on quotations, opportunities and outstanding actions.
• Monitoring account performance and taking action where sales are below expectations.
• Managing customer queries and resolving issues quickly and professionally.
• Keeping accurate records of customer activity and opportunities.
• Working closely with internal sales, buying, marketing and direct despatch teams.

Skills

Account management

Sales

Relationship building

Communication skills

Proactive outreach

Job description

A.B. Gee Of Ripley Ltd is seeking a Core Account Manager to own and develop a portfolio of customers within the UK toy and gift distribution sector.

This hands-on role focuses on building strong relationships, spotting opportunities, and turning them into sales across new products, ranges, and promotions. You will actively manage accounts, conduct regular commercial conversations, and support the wider sales team.