National Account Manager - Beauty/Fragrance (12 Month Ftc)

An excellent 12-Month FTC has arisen for a strong National Account Manager to join a team in the FMCG industry, based near Surrey. The role involves managing key luxury and retail accounts, driving sales, and developing new business opportunities.
Client Details
The employer is a well-established company within the FMCG industry. Based near Surrey, the company has a national reach and employs a team of professionals who are passionate about delivering top-quality services to their clients.
Description
The National Account Manager - (12 Month FTC) - Beauty/Fragrance will:

• Attend Head Office - 1x per week (close to Surrey)
• Manage key accounts to maintain strong client relationships and maximise sales opportunities. I.e. JLP / Superdrug / Boots / Department Stores
• Develop, drive and deliver Annual retailer strategies by brand to deliver above market growth across each retailers.
• Utilise a mix of strategic agility, wider market perspective, strong retailer understanding and Financial reasoning to build robust business plans to accelerate opportunities and minimise risk.
• Propose, negotiate and deliver improved terms, each year with the retailers, to ensure the objectives are reached.
• Deliver Sell Out and Sell In expecatations
• Must be able to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the UK Market and competitors
• Deliver robust and best in class trade activation plans, to unlock all elements of both new and Ongoing brand focuses.
• For the retailers, ensure the delivery of activations built around long term success, where pillar development needs to be as important as product launches.
• Develop new business opportunities within the FMCG industry.
• Implement strategies to reach and exceed sales targets.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to clients.
• Work closely with the sales team to ensure targets are met.
• Monitor and report on market trends and competitor activity.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Participate in industry events and conferences.

Profile
The successful National Account Manager - (12 Month FTC) - Beauty/Fragrance will have:

• A strong background in sales, specifically within the Luxury/Beauty/Fragrance, FMCG industry.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• A proven track record of managing key accounts and developing new business.
• Proficiency in using CRM software and other sales tools.
• An ability to work well in a team and collaborate with other departments.

They may also be:

• A natural relationship builder, with a strong analytical mindset & inquisitive by nature.
• The role requires a strong communicator who is structured and goal orientated, in a role where actions and results are pivotal to the business, but in a company where the way we do it is important, the right profile will be highly motivated, with an adaptive and entrepreneurial mindset and have a proven track record of success in the luxury Beauty world.

Job Offer
On offer for the National Account Manager - (12 Month FTC) - Beauty/Fragrance:

• A competitive salary between £50,000 - £60,000 per annum.
• Company Car available - BMW/Audi/tbc
• Attractive Bonus!
• A supportive and professional work environment.

If you're looking for a 12-Month FTC, and you're a National Account Managers seeking to channel your skills within the Beauty industry, please apply today. Shortlisting on Monday 5th February/ongoing.
Contact me on: / 07966677880 for more information. Shortlisting ASAP.