Graduate Account Manager
Location: Dorset
Sector: B2B Retail | Account Management | Product & Project Management
Recruiter: Dovetail Recruitment Ltd
Dovetail Recruitment are delighted to be recruiting a Graduate Account Manager for a growing, product-led retail business based in Dorset. This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate or early-career professional to gain hands-on commercial experience within a supportive, ownership-driven environment.
The business works with established UK and international customers, including premium retailers, discounters and fashion-led brands. This role sits within the company’s largest and most strategic category, offering genuine exposure to the full product lifecycle.
About the Role
This Graduate Account Manager role combines account management, project coordination and commercial support. You will manage multiple projects from initial concept through to product launch, working closely with internal teams and external customers.
You’ll receive structured onboarding, including a buddy and mentoring system, before progressing to managing your own customer accounts and projects.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term commercial career within retail or FMCG.
Key Responsibilities
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Manage a portfolio of customer accounts
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Coordinate projects from product concept through to launch
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Build costings, pricing and recommended retail prices (RRPs)
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Identify new customer opportunities using existing product ranges
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Attend and contribute to weekly internal planning meetings
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Manage project timelines, resources and key stakeholder relationships
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Work towards individual and team KPIs
Candidate Requirements
This position would suit graduates or candidates with early-stage or basic experience in:
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Retail work
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Project management
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Buying or assistant buying
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Product or project coordination
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Commercial roles within retail, FMCG or product-led environments
You will be highly organised, comfortable managing multiple priorities, and motivated to take ownership of your work while developing your commercial skillset.
Benefits
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Annual salary reviews
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25 days holiday, increasing to 27 days after 3 years and 30 days after 5 years’ service
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Option to purchase additional holiday
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Free parking on Christchurch Quay
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Medical cash plan and mental health support
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Flexible working hours and hybrid working options
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Ongoing learning, development and career progression
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Annual bonus scheme
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Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
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Company sick pay and pension contribution
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Social events organised by the in-house social team
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Cycle to Work scheme
Dovetail Recruitment are recruiting for this position on behalf of their client