Account Executive (Admin & Commercial Support Focus)
£DOE
Ipswich
If you're highly organised, commercially aware, and enjoy being the person who makes things happen behind the scenes, this is a role where you'll become absolutely central to a fast-paced sales operation.
This isn't a pure sales role. It's about owning the detail, keeping everything moving, and supporting a key retail channel - while developing your commercial skills over time.
Why this role stands out
Huge exposure to a major retail channel
A role with real variety - admin, coordination, commercial input, and client interaction
Opportunity to grow into a more sales-focused position over time
Be the operational backbone behind live TV sales activity
The Role
You'll support the day-to-day running of the account, making sure everything is prepared, delivered, and followed up to the highest standard.
You'll be:
Preparing product selections, pricing, and offers ahead of TV shows
Coordinating samples, stock, imagery, and all show-related materials
Managing Excel reports, forecasts, and post-show sales analysis
Handling the admin behind listings, orders, and product setup
Supporting communication to improve performance and opportunities
Monitoring results and feeding back insights to improve future shows
What they're looking for
Strong organisational and admin skills (this is key)
Confident Excel user - able to manage data, reports, and forecasts
Commercial awareness - understands sales, margins, and performance
Comfortable speaking with clients and building relationships
Proactive mindset - someone who spots issues and takes ownership
Ideal background (but not essential)
Sales support / account executive / admin within a commercial environment
Retail, e-commerce, or fast-paced product-based business
Experience supporting account managers or sales teams
The reality of the role
There's a lot of moving parts, a lot of detail, and a lot of responsibility.
If you enjoy being organised, taking ownership, and making things run smoothly, you'll thrive here.
Longer term, there's the opportunity to develop the more commercial side of the role and take on greater ownership of the account