At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage key accounts and drive sales growth through strategic initiatives and relationship building.
- Company: Join Bestway Group, a diverse multinational family-owned business with a rich history.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, remote work flexibility, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace that values unique perspectives and experiences.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic environment while developing your career in account management.
- Qualifications: Strong commercial understanding and excellent relationship-building skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
End to end account management of the relationship with accounts, based on sound commercial input and superb service. To develop relationships at all levels within the accounts and with their client(s) as appropriate. Deliver sales and margin across the Group, with close management of debt, robust store development and implementation of business initiatives, achieved through effective influencing and a strong personal brand. Fully accountable for the delivery of all KPIs and comms/engagement with the Group.
Responsibilities
- Achieve set sales plans and implement strategies to grow sector sales in accordance with targets.
- Understand the drivers of margin rate within the business, by store and category, and develop strategy for improvements in line with sector requirements.
- Accountable for overseeing necessary debt management in conjunction with appropriate support functions.
- Induct and integrate new stores in accordance with set standards to ensure a professional and supportive onboarding experience.
- Ensure key accounts are serviced and supported with a range of tailored support, including appropriate commercial reviews focusing on sales, profit, loyalty, operating standards, investment & development, community, growth opportunities, succession/exit and income via Costcutter (rebates, loyalty payments etc).
- Fully accountable for end‑to‑end ownership and resolution of issues and proposals, escalating only when necessary to the Business Development Director with a proposed solution.
- Deliver business initiatives in accordance with set timescales, ensuring full ownership, commitment and right first‑time implementation.
- Identify opportunities for capital expenditure and development with the Group, working closely with the development team to ensure a strong conversion rate.
- Provide timely updates to line manager on segment activities completed and proposed, for monthly and quarterly updates to the Senior Team.
- Attend relevant sector/operational team meetings to present CSG strategy updates/activities (team forums).
- Liaise with key segment central contact to obtain monthly reports, review data and develop strategy to grow sales and profitability.
- Set clear, challenging targets and manage any direct reports to ensure they are achieved.
- Drive a team culture of support and continual improvement, and behaviour in line with company values.
- Inspire, coach, motivate and mentor any direct reports by sharing experience and knowledge to support their development.
- Fully utilise appropriate performance management processes including PDs, career progression, personal development plans and manage under‑performance in a timely manner.
- Manage necessary people processes and controls including whereabouts, mileage, health & safety, absence, discipline, grievance.
The Ideal Candidate
- Strong commercial understanding of the Symbol Group industry, including competitor market activity and market trends.
- Ability to understand a profit and loss account and interpret commercial and financial information.
- Ability to spot opportunities for growth and development.
- Attention to retailing standards and ability to influence member compliance.
- Full detailed knowledge of CPOS/EPOS including interrogation of data and ability to support retailers in its use.
- Outstanding presenting and influencing skills.
- Confident, driven and enthusiastic self‑starter.
- Ability to prioritise and balance proactive and reactive tasks.
- Ability to build exceptional relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
- Effective time management.
- Ability to work across a wider team of peers, sharing best practice, networking and supporting each other’s challenges.
- Behaviour displayed in line with company values.
- Outstanding organisational skills with requests made centrally responded to within deadlines and returned in full.
We understand that no applicant ever ticks every box so please do consider applying should some or most of the above apply. Bestway Group is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity and inclusion. We welcome people of different nationalities, backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. We want strong, and diverse teams built from talented individuals with different backgrounds identities and experiences.
If this is of interest to you and you would like to learn more, please do get in touch, we are looking forward to hearing from you.
National Account Manager in Manchester employer: Bestway Retail
Bestway Retail is an exceptional employer that champions a culture of diversity and inclusion, providing employees with the opportunity to thrive in a dynamic remote work environment. With a strong focus on professional development and robust support for career growth, team members are empowered to build meaningful relationships and drive impactful sales initiatives within the Symbol Group industry. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking company that values your contributions and fosters a collaborative spirit.
