Account Executive in Christchurch

Account Executive – Health, Beauty & Household Products B2B | Account Management | National Accounts | Product & Project Management Location: Christchurch Working pattern: Hybrid – 2 days in the office, 3 days working from home after the initial settling-in period About the Business Join a growing consumer products business supplying some of the UK's biggest retailers and fashion-led brands. This Account Executive role in Christchurch is an excellent opportunity to develop a career across account management, national accounts, product development, project management and commercial operations, working with major retail customers across the health, beauty and household sectors. You'll gain exposure to the full product and account lifecycle, from market research and product samples through to customer presentations, product listings and finished products on retail shelves. About the Role As an Account Executive, you'll support major retail accounts while developing your own areas of responsibility over time. The role combines B2B account management, customer relationship management, project coordination, product development and commercial analysis. It's a varied position with plenty of responsibility, making it ideal for someone looking to build a strong foundation in a commercial career. Initially, you'll gain experience across market research, administration, product samples and account support, before gradually taking ownership of your own projects and areas within a major retail account. You'll work closely with customers and internal teams across product, operations, commercial and technical, as well as colleagues and suppliers in the Far East. Key Responsibilities * Support the management and development of major retail and national accounts * Build strong relationships with customers and develop a good understanding of their business, strategy and requirements * Identify opportunities to support account growth, product development and new product listings * Attend regular customer meetings, presenting new products and supporting commercial discussions * Coordinate customer and product projects from initial concept through to completion * Work collaboratively with product, operations, commercial and technical teams * Liaise with international colleagues and suppliers, including teams in the Far East * Conduct market research and monitor retail and consumer trends * Manage product samples and support the product development process * Monitor sales performance and account activity on a weekly basis * Prepare and provide regular sales reports and commercial information About You We're looking for a commercially minded, organised and relationship-focused individual who is keen to develop a career in account management and consumer products. You may already have experience as an: Account Executive, Account Manager, Sales Executive, Sales Coordinator. Retail Store Manager, Buyer or Buying Assistant, Product Coordinator, Product Executive, Project Coordinator, Commercial Executive Experience within retail, FMCG, consumer goods, health & beauty, household products or a product-led business would be beneficial, but is not essential. You'll ideally have: * Strong communication and relationship-building skills * A commercial mindset and an interest in sales and account performance * Confidence communicating with customers and internal stakeholders Experience working with major retailers or national accounts would be advantageous, but we're also open to candidates with transferable experience and the right commercial mindset. Why Join? * Build a career across account management, product and project management * Work with some of the UK's leading retail and fashion-led brands * Gain exposure to national accounts and major retail customers * Take ownership of your own projects and areas of responsibility * Work closely with product, commercial, operations and technical teams * See projects through from initial concept to finished products in retail * Strong learning, development and career progression opportunities * Hybrid working with 3 days from home * Join a collaborative team where ideas and new approaches are encouraged Benefits * Annual company bonus and salary reviews * 25 days' holiday, increasing to 27 days after 3 years and 30 days after 5 years and ability to purchase additional holiday * Free parking on Christchurch Quay * Medical cash plan and access to mental health support * Career progression opportunities * Enhanced maternity and paternity leave * Cycle to Work scheme Apply Now If you're currently working in account management, sales, retail, buying, product or project coordination and are looking for your next opportunity within a growing consumer products business, we'd love to hear from you. This is a great opportunity to develop your commercial experience while working with major retail accounts and well-known consumer products. If you are interested in this National Account Executive position, please apply now. Alternatively, for more information, please call us and ask for Laura. She has worked for the client for over 8 years, and can give you all the ins and outs of the business and the role