ACCOUNT MANAGER JOB SUMMARY:
Are you a commercially driven Account Managerwith experience in FMCG, retail or consumer products?
Do you thrive on managing your own accounts, and bringing innovative products to market?
This fast-growing, globally recognised FMCG company, supplying major retailers, are recruiting for a tenacious Account Manager to take ownership of key retail accounts and drive profitable growth.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a product-led business with a strong entrepreneurial culture, where you will have real autonomy, accountability and the opportunity to make a visible commercial impact.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ACCOUNT MANAGER:
You will take full responsibility for managing and developing key accounts, overseeing the entire process from concept through to product launch and ongoing account growth.
* Account Ownership:Act as the primary point of contact for key customers, managing relationships and ensuring all commercial, product and operational requirements are delivered.
* Product Development:Identify market trends and collaborate with design, operations and overseas manufacturing teams to create innovative, trend-led product ranges.
* Commercial Management:Control pricing, costings, margins and forecasting to ensure sustainable and profitable growth.
* Project & Range Management:Manage the critical path from initial brief through to shelf, ensuring products are compliant, delivered on time and aligned with customer expectations.
* Customer Engagement:Lead and attend customer meetings, present seasonal ranges and confidently pitch new product concepts.
* Cross-Functional Collaboration:Work closely with internal teams including operations and account support to ensure seamless execution from sampling to delivery.
* Market & Trend Analysis:Monitor competitor activity, retail trends and consumer behavior to identify new growth opportunities.
ABOUT YOU:
We are looking for an ambitious and commercially focused Account Manager with:
* Experience in Account Management within FMCG, ideally with exposure to retail / consumer goods / gifting / packaging / general merchandise
* Strong understanding of margin management, pricing, costings and forecasting
* Experience managing high-volume accounts and complex product ranges within the FMCG space
* A proven track record of delivering new product development (NPD) to market (Ideal, but not essential)
* Confidence in your ability to present to buyers, and taking the lead in customer meetings / pitches
* A proactive, solutions-focused and positive mindset
* Experience working cross-functionally with design, sourcing or overseas manufacturing teams (highly desirable)
BENEFITS:
* Annual Salary up to £50k, depending on experience.
* Bonus scheme
* Full time hours – based in Ringwood, but with flexibility / hybrid working, once established
* Opportunity to work in a friendly, collaborative team who are driven and ambitious!
* Opportunity for long term progression and a chance to develop the role and make it your own.
For more information about this position, or to apply, please contact Joy Bruce at Collaborate Recruitment.