Position SummaryReporting to Account Director, Samsung Electronics UK, this position will lead multiple buyers and contacts across Currys for Samsung DA businessThis role will manage our largest customer Currys on Cooling. It will also be the lead on developing our Vacuum Cleaner business – both categories present a fantastic opportunity to develop different skill sets and different experiencesKey to this role is the day to day management, implementing a sales strategy for help ensure Samsung continues to be the number the No.1 Home Appliance brand in the UK (by market share), whilst driving up profitability and average selling price.Role and ResponsibilitiesKey Responsibilities: Day to day management of Currys for our Cooling and SDA businessPlan and implement the sales strategy. This will include excellent relationship management, market and product awareness, forecasting and key event planningWorking within the matrix of the organisation to formulate a robust and commercially viable business plan for the accountWork with the customer to build and maintain the relationships required to implement the strategy and achieve the revenue plan, margin and volume requiredWork with internal and external partners to efficiently handle stock levels and sell out/ sell in against the promotional plan, identifying and develop new opportunitiesHandle financial accrual process which are forecasted accurately so that we can balance our P&LWork alongside commercial and trade marketing colleagues to ensure that promotional events are planned in a professional way and ensure that supporting stock and logistics is fully handled as per our CPFR processContribute and support a JBP with account to ensure potential is recognised, running accurate forecasting & marketing plans to achieve targets and deliver projectsWhat we need for this roleTo be successful, you will possess the following skills and attributes:Experience of working within a dynamic and fast paced environment, preferably retail or consumer electronicsExperience of running and developing a large product rangeExcellent partner management experience, with a collaborative approach and the capability to form and maintain relationships with a wide range of internal and external customers and colleagues.Strong commercial foresight, with demonstrable ability to match business capability with market opportunities and drive business growth.Consistent track record of formulating and implementing effective business plansFinancially astute, with the ability to understand retail and promotional pricing, margin, and accrualsExcellent communication skills, both written and verbal and the confidence to present information to an array of audiences.Excellent organisational, attention to detail and time management skills.Results focused with a target motivated mind set and the capability to increase sales within own account and work as part of a team to drive overall team and company performance.Forward-thinking influencing skills, with the ability to handle sophisticated conversations and negotiationsStrategic in approach, defining growth pillars, tactics and capabilities needed to deliver sustainable long-term growth.Ability to develop and identify new opportunities.Willing to work flexibly to accommodate the requirements of the role and business.Previous experience of working with Currys (desirable)Industry knowledge with an understanding of the white goods/ SDA market, products and manufacturing (desirable)Competencies: Entrepreneurial and commercial thinkingCoping with pressure and set backsAbility to understand an analyse data from GfK etcPresenting and communicating InformationDelivering results and meeting customer expectations.Skills and QualificationsTo be a successful candidate in this role you will need to have / need to be:A real go getter, with challenger mentality who is able to work out the why, the what and the how – been agile along the wayBeen able to harness internal and external objectives to achieve the result requiredHigh level commercial foresightExcellent forecasting ability – working closely with account counterpart to ensure our plan works as plannedWell-developed creative problem solving skillsThe ability to deliver excellence in collaboration with othersAbility to make this role your own with proactive leadershipSuccess in the first 6 months will look like:Full ownership of account and categories by the end of 6 monthsFull immersion in and understanding of key Samsung processes and systemsPositive relationships built within the key partners and wider DA communitySound understanding of what market dynamics, run rates and what great execution we need to strive forSuccess will be measured by:Accuracy of forecasts versus promotional planQuality and reliability of reportingMeeting monthly revenue and mix targetsBenefits of working at Samsung includeHybrid working - 3 days in the office and 2 days at home per weekBonus scheme linked to individual, team and company performanceCar allowance Private medical – singleIncome protectionEnhanced pension contributionThree volunteering days each yearFlexible benefit portal and contribution of 55 per month - including travel insurance, gym membership, season ticket loan, Tastecard, dental insurance and moreHoliday - 25 days plus bank holidays and an additional day off for your birthdayAccess to discounts on a wide range of Samsung productsAccess to a discount shopping portalA note on equal opportunitiesWeare an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our Company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion,colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disabilitystatus.We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to requestaccommodation.* Please visit Samsung membership to see Privacy Policy, which defaults according to your location, at:. You can change Country/Language at the bottom of the page. If you are European Economic Resident, please click here:SummaryLocation: Samsung House 2000 Hillswood Drive, Chertsey, United KingdomType: