National Account Executive - Toys

Michael Page (UK); England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global recruitment firm is seeking a National Account Executive to manage key brands and high-profile customers in the consumer goods sector. This role includes building relationships, analyzing market data for accurate forecasting, and financial responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have a degree-level education, sales experience, and strong financial acumen. This position offers a competitive salary, car allowance, and a robust bonus scheme.

Benefits

Car allowance

Company bonus scheme

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in sales and account management ideally in consumer goods or FMCG industries.
• Experience of managing national retail customers.
• Commercially savvy with excellent financial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Manage key brands and high-profile customer relationships.
• Conduct market analysis and project accurate sales forecasting.
• Collaborate with the sales team on strategic initiatives.

Skills

Sales experience

Account management

Financial acumen

IT and digital skills

Presentation skills

Organisational skills

Education

Degree-level education or equivalent

Job description

• Amazing opportunity to join a global company
• Great brands with strong career growth opportunities

About Our Client

Leading, global Toys, Games & Entertainment client.

Job Description

The National Account Executive - Toys will be responsible for managing key brands with some high-profile customers in the retail world, presenting new products and ranges and managing ongoing reviews and forecasts with the customers, reporting both externally and internally with key stakeholders.

They will develop key relationships with the buying teams, look after stock control, and identify commercial opportunity for growth. They will analyse the market and customer sales data to project accurate forecasting.

Working closely with the wider sales team in planning and the development of strategic initiatives, undertake promotional analysis and develop promotional strategy with the team.

In addition there will be financial responsibility with the role, managing parts of the P&L & JBP.

The Successful Applicant

The National Account Executive - Toys will come with the following relevant skills and experiences:

• degree-level education or equivalent
• experience in sales and account management ideally in the consumer goods or FMCG industries
• experience of looking after national retail customers
• commercially savvy, excellent financial acumen also
• strong IT and digital skills
• excellent presentation and organisational skills
• career-hungry

Candidates will need to attend the Berkshire office 4 days per week. The office is location close to a train station but also with parking available at no additional cost.

What's on Offer

The National Account Executive - Toys can expect a competitive base salary for this role, something that reflects their experience so far. On top, a car allowance, excellent company bonus scheme as well as fantastic wider package benefits.