Account Manager - Retailer Account
High Street Retailer - Homewares
Greater Manchester
Our client is a leading supplier of home textiles to the retail sector in the UK, who now have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Account Manager to look after a key High Street retailer account to join their team based near Bolton.
With a passion for design, a focus on innovation and commitment to providing high quality products, our client has set the standard in readymade curtains, bedding, cushions, accessories and kitchen textiles in the home furnishings market.
Job overview:
As Account Manager, you will manage the day to day running of given categories within the Account Management team, meeting agreed KPI’s to deliver exemplary service and meet expectations.
Key Duties:
1. Arranging, attending, and documenting category meetings both in house and with the customer, identifying actions, facilitating customer’s requests and ensuring we deliver to their requirements.
2. Support the Design and Buying teams by providing relevant data and product knowledge to drive profit and positive new development that meets the customer’s strategic brief.
3. Negotiate prices to our costing methodology, to arrive at the agreed margin and present to Senior Management team for sign off.
4. Build a comprehensive knowledge of the g...