National Account Manager

Invogue Limited; Ascot; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave: 22 days plus bank holidays

Loyalty Reward: Additional day's holiday per year

Pension Scheme: Company pension through NEST

Health & Wellness: Access to wellness platform

Employee Discounts: Exclusive product discounts

Learning & Development: Ongoing training opportunities

Social Events: Regular team events and activities

Recognition & Rewards: Performance-based incentives

Job summary

Invogue Limited is seeking a highly skilled National Account Manager to oversee key retail accounts from their headquarters in Ascot. The role involves managing relationships, driving sales growth, and implementing strategic plans aligned with brand objectives.

Ideal candidates will have proven experience in account management, strong negotiation, and interpersonal skills. The position requires regular travel across the UK and offers a comprehensive benefits package including annual leave, pension scheme, and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a National Account Manager or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of retail account management and sales strategies.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze data and develop actionable insights.
• Proactive, target-driven, and highly organized.
• Comfortable with regular travel across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop strong relationships with key national retail accounts.
• Develop strategic account plans that align with company goals.
• Collaborate with internal teams to coordinate product launches.
• Analyze sales data and market trends to identify growth opportunities.
• Negotiate contracts and pricing with national retailers.
• Provide regular reporting on account performance.

Skills

Retail account management

Sales strategies

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Data analysis

Project management

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Invogue is seeking a highly skilled and results-oriented National Account Manager to oversee and grow our key retail accounts across the country. This pivotal role involves managing relationships with major clients, driving sales growth, and implementing strategic plans that align with our brand objectives. The National Account Manager will work closely with sales, marketing, and product development teams to maximize business opportunities and enhance brand presence.

This is an office-based position located at our headquarters in Ascot Business Park (SL5 9FE), with potential travel to client sites nationwide and internationally.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop strong relationships with key national retail accounts to achieve sales targets
• Develop strategic account plans that align with company goals and market trends
• Collaborate with internal teams to coordinate product launches, marketing campaigns, and promotional activities
• Analyze sales data, market trends, and competitor activity to identify growth opportunities
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with national retailers
• Provide regular reporting and insights to senior management on account performance
• Travel as required to meet clients and attend trade events

Requirements

• Proven experience as a National Account Manager or similar role in the beauty or FMCG industry
• Strong knowledge of retail account management and sales strategies
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to analyze data and develop actionable insights
• Proactive, target-driven, and highly organized with excellent project management skills
• Comfortable with regular travel across the UK
• Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

• Annual Leave: 22 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Loyalty Reward: Additional day’s holiday for each full year of service
• Pension Scheme: Company pension through NEST
• Health & Wellness: Access to a comprehensive wellness platform, including 24/7 confidential counselling
• Employee Discounts: Exclusive discounts on company products and partner retailers
• Learning & Development: Ongoing training opportunities and career development support
• Social Events: Regular team events, celebrations, and well-being activities
• Recognition & Rewards: Performance-based incentives and employee recognition schemes