Key Account Manager - Fmcg

Please note this role is remote based althought regular travels to clients within the South of England may be expected.

Job Responsibilities:

• Deliver on the business's KPI's across Key Accounts in Wholesale and Vape channels. Partner with retail Key Account, Wholesale and Vape channel outlets in South region, establishing excellent relationships within your territory through a range of key contacts to sell new products and meet the customer’s needs.
• Build customer advocacy for our brands by educating retailers on industry legislation.
• Achieve sales, market share, distribution, availability and coverage targets within your defined area.
• Ensure that our trade incentives and activities are put to the best use.
• Monitor and report on competitor activity.
• Identify new business opportunities by having knowledge of the category and shopper behaviour in-store.

Job Requirements:

• A minimum of 3 years proven track record working in a Key Account management role within the UK FMCG industry.
• Good knowledge of the vape market, ideally a vape user and keeps a close eye out on E-cigarette market legislation and policies.
• Self-supportive, able to manage time and resources effectively.
• Have strong communication and people skills, and the ability to build rapport and relationships quickly.
• Able to use your initiative and to act exclusively when required.
• Based in the South of England.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £40,000.00-£45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Work from home

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Application question(s):

• What is your notice period?

Experience:

• Account management: 3 years (required)
• FMCG: 3 years (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (required)

Work Location: In person