Key Account Manager Wholesale maternity cover

Moleskine; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Moleskine is seeking a Key Account Manager for maternity cover in Greater London. The role involves managing strategic client relationships, implementing business plans, and ensuring sales profitability. Candidates should have at least 2 years of sales experience, preferably in FMCG or fashion, and be proficient in Excel.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of sales experience, preferably in FMCG or fashion.
• Proficiency in Excel is mandatory.
• Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with major clients.
• Analyze sales performance and develop action plans.
• Coordinate activities related to Joint Business Plans.

Skills

Sales experience

Conceptual selling

Customer service

Analytical skills

Time management

Proficiency in Excel

Fluent in English

Tools

SAP

Job description

Key Account Manager Wholesale maternity cover

This role is provided by Moleskine. Your actual pay will depend on your skills and experience — discuss with your recruiter to learn more.

Scope of the role

The Key Account Manager, reporting to the UK Country Manager, manages strategic clients, builds long-term relationships, guides business operations, and defines and implements joint business plans with top clients to ensure sales and profitability. This position is a maternity cover with a fixed-term contract.

Main responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with major clients through joint business plans and KPIs monitoring;
• Engage with clients via networking, meetings, visits, and presentations;
• Conduct store visits to ensure active presence;
• Understand client needs through conceptual selling and grasp the needs of their end customers;
• Formalize and implement Joint Business Plans with clear objectives and action plans;
• Coordinate activities related to JBPs across departments and external partners;
• Analyze sales performance and develop action plans accordingly;
• Ensure excellent service levels for top clients and handle problem-solving as the interface between clients and the company;
• Present new products and coordinate launch plans;
• Manage migration of Non-EDI customers to a new digital ordering platform;
• Analyze market trends to ensure sales and profitability;
• Conduct market research and strategic analysis to identify key clients or new prospects;
• Contribute to sales planning and target setting with the Country Manager;
• Monitor and report on sales and profitability results;
• Perform gap analysis and develop action plans collaboratively with clients.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of sales experience, preferably in FMCG or fashion;
• Experience in conceptual selling;
• Flexibility to adapt in a fast-changing environment;
• Extensive customer service experience;
• Proactive and goal-oriented approach;
• Strong analytical and time management skills;
• Proficiency in Excel is mandatory;
• Knowledge of SAP is a plus;
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.

Moleskine is an equal opportunity employer.

We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or other diversity factors.