Job Overview
Apply now Account Manager Manchester Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 + Bonus and benefits. My client is an award-winning business in the beverage sector - with a long track record of trust, credibility, quality and great customer service. Due to continued growth, the opportunity to recruit an Account Manager to support the Business Sector Controller has arisen. The successful candidate will be a self-motivated and target driven individual who can demonstrate a successful track record in sales preferably gained through selling wines and spirits. In return my client offers a supportive working environment, excellent career prospects and a competitive salary. Responsibilities Manage day-to-day business of specified accounts, ensuring timely issue resolution, proactively soliciting new business from existing accounts.Proactively seek new opportunities to develop business from new accounts by identifying potential partners and actively communicating the business' capabilities and how they add value.Commercial responsibility to include all aspects of budgeting, forecasting, sales, pricing, profitability, administration and accurate reporting. Ensuring contracts are kept up to date and terms adhered to.Relationship development within the account base to include commercial, procurement, suppliers and supply chain.Build awareness and educate the account base (live and prospect) of the capabilities of the business.Maintain a good level of market and competitor knowledge by means of regular store visits and reading of relevant trade publications.Represent the company at Trade events and fairs as and when required. Requirements Minimum 2 years' experience in a sales or customer-based environment PC literate (word, excel, PowerPoint, e-mail/outlook)Previous FMCG market experience desirablePrevious wines & spirits experience desirablePrevious account management experienceVery strong communication skillsExposure to working in a team of sales peopleGood commercial skills and attention to detailAbility to project manageAbility and confidence in interaction with senior managementProven team playerSelf-motivated, organised and disciplinedFull UK driving licenceRequirement to travel to customer meetings and stay overnight from time to time if required. To apply, please send your CV to Sophia on the email address below:
Key Requirements
Account Management B2B Beverages Business Development FMCG