Account Manager - North

JR United Kingdom; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Central are delighted to be exclusively partnering with a luxury brand in the luxury home space. The ideal candidate will manage the ongoing needs of premium retailers across the North and Scotland and be able to appropriately identify the needs of both new and current customers in order to aid customers success and satisfaction.

Key responsibilities:

1. Work with Sales Director in developing strategic and tactical plans to deliver overall commercial plan for the region and UK business overall
2. Maintain and expand relationships with existing clients to ensure that they keep the brand at the forefront of their minds
3. Maintain and expand brand floor space within stores
4. Explore and develop all possible new sales channels in conjunction with the team
5. Deliver regular, ongoing product knowledge training to retail staff both in store and within group

Key performance indicators:

1. Overall sales and margin achievements for the region as per the issued Budget plan
2. Ongoing pipeline new customer focus targets to be followed where agreed
3. Achievement of agreed training / customer events as per annual objective plans for the region

Key characteristics:

The ideal candidate will be an excellent manager of relationships with the ability to adapt style to suit the needs of differing customers. Consideration of brand and consumer end user is essential. The role covers the North of the UK (including Scotland) so ability to travel from Nottingham to Scotland is essential. Experience in a premium or luxury homewares or housewares brand would be beneficial but other premium brands would absolutely be considered.