Account Manager - Business Manager (Permanent) in High Wycombe

Because we’re a global organization, you will always have opportunities to learn, grow and develop in your career. We support flexible working arrangements wherever possible. Position SummaryA Business Account Manager position across our entire portfolio of products and brands, managing a top three UK Grocery retailer with the aim of generating mutually profitable revenue growth for Energizer & the customer. This is achieved through building relationships both internal and external, and developing strategic plans around distribution, pricing, promotional and placement.With full autonomy of the P&L from topline revenue down to profitability, the role encourages entrepreneurship and fully empowers the successful account manager to take decisions on how best to achieve growth and targets.This role offers the opportunity for career progression through successive levels of responsibility, such as promotion from Account Manager to Senior Account Manager and, thereafter, to Channel Director or equivalent roles, subject to meeting the required performance standards and demonstrating the necessary competencies for each level.ResponsibilitiesUniversal AccountabilitiesDevelop and execute annual business plans that efficiently achieve customer & Energizer goals/objectivesMonitor plan progression monthly, exploring and progressing opportunities, and identifying and managing risksManage overall customer P&L and deliver financial targets, actively pursuing opportunities, while mitigating risksSpecific AccountabilitiesCollaborate with Demand and Supply planning teams to accurately reflect customer volume requirementsFoster strong customer relations with external partners across buying, merchandising and supply teamsBe the voice of the customer internally, working cross functionally with internal stakeholders such as Finance, Category Development and Marketing Activation to hone and deliver account plansOwn and manage all customer contracts, trade fund management and promotion ROI analysisMay also perform additional duties as assignedWhat we are looking forRequired Skills and ExperienceA minimum of three years’ Account Management experience in Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG)Demonstrated ability to take initiative and proactively identify issues and recommend solutionsAnalytical ability to translate data into actionable insightExperience and ability to work effectively in teamsProficient knowledge and use of MS Office required (Excel & PowerPoint)Preferred Skills and ExperienceGrocery retail account management experience, e.g. Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda & MorrisonsExperience with syndicated key account data, especially NielsenIQWork EnvironmentHybrid working, three days either office based (High Wycombe) or physically meeting with customersAbility to travelWork in a team that values connection and fun, with a Culture Team that champions celebrations, social events and recognition throughout the yearComfortable with self-managementCome join us!Energizer is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.