South West Regional Account Manager - Drive Kitchen Retail

Electrolux Group; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined Contribution Pension Scheme –

25 days holiday

Enhanced Company Sick Pay

Healthcare Cash Plan

Life Assurance 3 x salary

Staff discount

Employee Assistance Programme

Calm App Premium

Private Healthcare

Company bonus

Job summary

Electrolux Group in the United Kingdom is seeking a Regional Account Manager to lead commercial activities for a portfolio of Independent Kitchen Retail accounts. You will manage relationships, drive sales, maximise distribution and display opportunities, and support the Field Sales Manager in a newly created growth role.

This field-based position covers the South West region, requires travel to visit clients, and quarterly attendance at the Luton office for meetings and product launches.

Qualifications

• Relevant sales/commercial experience within a consumer goods company (B2B Kitchen Retail or Premium appliances).
• Able to build strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, planning and organisational skills.
• Business acumen with the ability to analyse data and interpret numerical information.
• Negotiation, advisory and influencing skills.
• Team player with a collaborative attitude.

Responsibilities

• Implement the Kitchen Retail Channel strategy within your territory to optimise retail opportunities and profitability.
• Build strong relationships with retailers through regular face-to-face meetings, gaining insight into customer and competitor activity, and identifying new sales opportunities to enhance overall account performance.
• Identify market trends and develop business plans in collaboration with teams such as Marketing and Product Line to capitalise on sales opportunities.
• Communicate and present effectively to key stakeholders at all levels, influencing how our products are displayed in-store and increasing AEG’s brand presence and awareness.
• Deliver engaging presentations and training kitchen designers on new product developments.
• Resolve retailer issues or complaints efficiently, maintaining trust and ensuring high levels of customer engagement.
• Act as an ambassador for AEG, providing feedback to the business to support future channel development, strategy, and the sharing of best practices across the team.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication

Planning

Organisational skills

Data analysis

Negotiation

Team player

Stakeholder management

Job description

Electrolux Group in the United Kingdom is seeking a Regional Account Manager to lead commercial activities for a portfolio of Independent Kitchen Retail accounts. You will manage relationships, drive sales, maximise distribution and display opportunities, and support the Field Sales Manager in a newly created growth role.

This field-based position covers the South West region, requires travel to visit clients, and quarterly attendance at the Luton office for meetings and product launches.