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Meyer Scott Recruitment Services
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Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
Account Manager
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Job Type: Full-time |
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Salary: £25,000 per annum |
Overview
For: Account Manager - Peterborough - £25,000 per annum plus bonus. Meyer Scott Ref: VR/07896 Our client is a white-label, original-design, furniture supply company, to leading furniture brands and retailers globally. They offer competitive design and supply chain solutions focused on Sourcing, Product Design and Supply Chain management. The businesses are headquartered in Hong Kong with offices in UK, China and Vietnam. DESCRIPTION OF ROLE : They are looking for someone to join their dynamic and global team to drive initiatives and grow their client portfolio. You will develop business with current and new clients through deep understanding of their buying behaviors, needs and business structures to maximize sales developing and driving the key agenda while managing the day-to-day tasks. In order to achieve this, you will need to be highly organized, customer service driven, experienced with CRM and marketing systems to manage daily tasks for client objectives, marketing and business development. Consistent and clear communication with the China team as well as clients in Europe and other new geographies will be a core part of the role. They are not a stockist so communication with clients is more strategic with company goals in mind. Timeline to sale can be 12 months. Due to the nature of this role it is not "Road" based therefore a company car is not intended to be included though this could be discussed if considered critical. You will operate from the office for much of the time with client visits as needed. Key responsibilities will include: Supporting the Sales and Marketing department by conducting analysis of commercial opportunities Managing pricing and commercial arrangements and develop risk assessments and pricing structures for products to work toward commercial efforts. Responsible for client related goals, sending quotations and following up, requesting pricing, research of market pricing with similar items, management of timelines and critical paths. Some travel to clients in UK and Europe for key meetings. Travel to Shanghai China for our main show. Pro-actively seeking new business with current clients. Assisting directors in the strategic planning for client management and engagement. Oversight of and reporting on budgets to ensure that the business tracks in line with expectations. Critical path management for project development from inception to launch. Monthly offers to customers through promotional email campaigns and leading the marketing initiatives. Key support for trade show from planning through to leading on stand sales tasks. Closing business through driving new orders into the business. Monitoring client business requirements and delivering a superb customer experience. Communication with the development team and sales team in china to ensure that business is executed seamlessly. Monitoring performance in line with sales plan and updating on this process to the management. Knowledge, Skills and Requirements: The successful candidate will be the one who has been working in client management related fields and should preferably be interested in the fashion driven - contemporary end of furniture and interiors. You should have great drive and enthusiasm to see business developed, deals closed and growth and profit achieved. You should be fully competent with related computer packages; you should be open to European and some South-East-Asia travel (Estimate Asia 1 to 2 times per year plus Europe 4 - 6 times per year though this may vary) with Strong knowledge of furniture or home interiors and a passion for Sales/business development and design Working hours are Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm.