New Product Development jobs in United Kingdom

Head Hunted Recruitment are working exclusively with an award winning business who are one of the largest in their sector and boasting a strong market presence, the company are in the process of hiring an experienced and driven National Accounts Sales Coordinator to join their expanding team.

The National Accounts Sales Coordinator will assist the National Accounts Administrator and Managing Director in managing and developing selected national and key accounts to identify and drive opportunities through the business. You will Contribute to developing the business sales strategy to achieve company objectives, sales and targets.

National Accounts Sales Coordinator will need to demonstrate excellent communication skills with a strong ability to collaborate and build relationships with both customers and internal teams.

This is a key position within the team and as such would suit an individual who has carried out a similar role in a successful SME or similar.

• Monitor and report customer EPOS data, identify trends and highlight sales opportunities with Sales Management and directly with National and Key Accounts.
• Support Sales Management Team and Fulfilment Team with data/reports on stock availability, pricing and sales to improve forecasting accuracy and ensure timely stock availability for National and Key Accounts
• Develop relationships with, and be a knowledgeable first point of contact for, all National and Key Accounts ensuring that they receive excellent administrative support
• Champion key customer initiatives (e.g. new product introductions) and projects (e.g. events) with internal teams (Marketing, NPD, Finance etc.) to ensure efficient and timely delivery on behalf of National and Key Accounts
• Take responsibility for the quality, accuracy and effectiveness of product listings on National and Key Account web shops, drop ship activity and marketplace sites. Monitor sales, stock and orders to maintain availability.
• Manage the National and Key Accounts meetings and range review calendars, record minutes and chase up all actions
• Monitor and report on relevant and new competitor activity in-store & online
• Maintain an accurate CRM database for all National and Key Accounts
• Be available for occasional store visits or off-site customer meetings

• Excellent communication skills, both written (email, presentation) and verbal with ability to communicate confidently and effectively to others.
• Proficiency in Math s and English with an understanding of basic financial principles.
• Strong Administrative background (preferably sales) and/ or proven experience in an analytical role.
• Experience of implementing new processes and creating business-working documents.
• Proven computer literacy, including Microsoft Office (in particular Outlook & Excel).
• Ability to create, run and importantly analyse reports, communicating these to management.
• Experience in reporting systems and creating documents.
• Ability to analyse target markets and conduct competitive research.
• Persistent and flexible approach to challenges.
• Experience with database management and familiarity with accounting or business software.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Innovative and self-motivated with the ability to influence and motivate others.
• Hands on, with creative thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience in meeting minute taking preferred.
• Experience with on-line platforms is preferred, but not essential.

This is an office based position and comes with an excellent salary of £38K - 40K per annum DOE.

Head Hunted Recruitment Services Ltd and associated clients are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best at all times