Job Overview

Apply now Get on Board - Account Manager Brand View is busy disrupting the world of price, promotions, ecommerce, nutrition and market research. This is just the start - we continually have new projects on the go that need smart, creative minds to spark them into life. Our award-winning, much-acclaimed office might look like a playground complete with DJ booth, pool table, Xbox and beer tap, but it's designed to be a fun, inspiring and dynamic place to work. Best of all it's brimming with brilliant people. Our goals have always been the same: Have fun, do exceptional work, build the best product in the business, experiment, pay attention to the details, treat people right, tell the truth, have a positive impact on the world around us, give back, and keep learning. We're always on the lookout for ambitious and creative people to join our team. But isn't everyone? Potential Brand View employees need something extra. A quirky edge, a positive attitude and a driving passion to bring something unique to our party. It's hard to define but you'll know if you've got it. And so will we. Think you can measure up? Let's talk! Is this You? We are looking for a brilliant Account Manager who has the ability to work in an advisory capacity with the ability to sufficiently understand clients in-store and on-line strategies and how Brand View can support these. A strong knowledge and appreciation of the pricing and promotional sector is required with the ability to understand new market sectors. You will have experience of international level of Account handling and will be responsible for clients who are interested in all of our services. You will be working with some of our largest FMCG and GM regional and global clients, educating and helping them understand how best to use our services and supporting them through training, best practice advice and enabling them to measure and drive their retail strategy through Brand View's analytics. You must have a passion for our brand and want to join a fast growing team who love what they do. The Day Job This role reports to the Client Services Director working in a team of six. You will develop a deep understanding of your client's trading challenges and aspirations and gain their trust through your technical knowledge of Brand View. You will seek and capture opportunities by creating and maintaining key client relationships so that Brand View remains an indispensable service with a high return on our client investment . You will have a portfolio of 20 to 30 high value and strategic accounts and conduct regular service reviews as well as weekly contact onsite and from our office on all matters relating to maintaining the highest level of service. Your success will be measured through client usage, renewal rate, spotting new opportunities with your clients and overall client satisfaction. You will work closely with other departments at Brand View to maintain the highest standards for our clients. We want at a minimum….. Understanding and appreciation of pricing and category managementExperience of the FMCG and General Merchandise MarketsAbility to manage large and strategically important accountAbility to manage and build collaborative client relationships by being influential, engaging, and drivenEngagement and training skills to be able to present Brand Views products and servicesAbility to network around businesses and land new services, identifying cross-selling and upselling opportunities both in-store and on-onlineExperience of having delivered an extremely high level of client satisfaction consistently within large global clientsSkillfully seizing all commercial opportunities to increase businessDemonstration of resilience and strong time management in a fast paced industryCommercial acumen and negotiation skillsAbility to simplify complexityAnalytical and numerical with a high level of competency in English, Maths and Excel Even better if….. You have a similar agency background in continuous market researchYou have 3+ years' experience in a Account Manager roleYou are tech savvy and keep up on all the latest trends Your Reward Excellent salary of £40-£45K dependent on levels of experience% commission paid on renewals and referrals26 days annual holiday rising incrementally after 3 years service to a maximum of 30 daysContributory pension schemeA distinct lack of red tapeExposure to some of the largest FMCG and General Merchandise companies in the worldA fun, lively office with regular social activities throughout the year!Fresh fruit, breakfast options, full Nespresso coffee suite, soft drinks, sweet station and, of course, beer tapAward-winning office with amazing views across Reading. Fully equipped with kitchen/breakfast bar, pool table, table tennis, DJ booth and gaming stationAccess to Perkbox, giving you a huge range of discounts on goods and services; from dining out and shopping to child care support.Make your mark! Real opportunity to help shape the future direction of this truly dynamic organisation Join a fun, global team of top engineers, awesome commercial folk, meticulous data analysts and seasoned entrepreneurs for the adventure of a lifetime. We strive to be passionate yet practical, driven but focused and visionary but humble. Oh, and just a little bit weird. We're passionate about our work, but also about a whole lot more than that. We're parents, siblings, jokers, movie buffs, nerds, fashionistas, marathoners, and couch potatoes. And we can't wait to meet you so - what are you waiting for?

Key Requirements

Account Management Ecommerce Market Research Renewals Service Delivery