Business Graduates-Account Management

Due to continued expansion at our Fivemiletown head office, we have a newly created opportunity for School of Business Graduates to join the Account Management team. The successful applicants will support various departments within the commercial and contracts department, contributing to projects, assisting in strategic planning, account management activities and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and implementation of business strategies.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and business proposals.
• Collaborate with different departments such as sourcing, procurement, finance, design, and distribution to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
• Support project management activities and ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Take ownership of projects and seeing them through from concept to completion.
• Carry out administration tasks to include the documentation of project progress.
• Participate in meetings and provide administrative support (if needed) to the Account Manager, and Lead account manager.
• Identify opportunities for improving the method of operation in your area of responsibility.
• Any other duties deemed necessary by management.
• Observe all Company Rules, Standard Operating Procedures and Company Policies particularly in relation to Health and Safety, Harassment, Disciplinary and ICT Security.
• Maximize efficiency by supporting Cooneen Lean continuous improvement activities.

This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. The successful job holder will be expected to perform varying tasks as required by their line manager & the overall objectives of the organisation.

Reward

At the Cooneen Group, we focus on the wellbeing of our employees. In addition to a competitive rate of pay and work within a modern and comfortable environment, you’ll receive a generous 35 days annual leave, private healthcare cash plan for you and your dependents, and lunchtime finish on Fridays. Facilities at our include a subsidized canteen, where complimentary fresh fruit, tea, coffee and filtered water are provided each day. Other benefits include employee assistance program, Royal London pension, paid refer a friend scheme, and employee social club.

Requirements

Essential

• Degree level Education in Business Administration, Management, Marketing, or a related field.
• Strong IT skills, particularly MS Word & Excel.
• A passion for process improvement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organizational skills with an ability to prioritise.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Assertive and self-motivated with an ability to influence others.

Desirable

• Desire to work in the manufacturing or clothing/textile/fashion industry.
• Interest in Lean methodologies.
• Clean current driving licence.

About The Cooneen Group

Cooneen Group is one of the largest and most diversified garment manufacturers in Europe. We are a successful, stable group of companies operating in a range of clothing markets globally. Our group is comprised of over 250 employees employed across four individual companies bringing innovative design, excellent customer service, and strong, stable supply chains in order to meet and exceed customers expectations. Each business unit focuses on delivering outstanding garment solutions for clients with very specific garment requirements. Cooneen has been designing, manufacturing, and supplying licensed garments to some of the largest retailers in the UK for over 50 years, which continues from our Manchester design studio and sales office today. The Cooneen Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

We reserve the right to enhance criteria on shortlisting.