Retail Account Project Manager
Swindon area | Up to £28,000 plus bonus | 8.30am-5.30pm | Monday-Friday | Permanent three days from home after probation two office based
Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for a Shop Fit Out Account Manager for a forward-thinking retail fit-out company. Applicants must have a background in shop fit out managing retail projects onsite.
Key Duties
- Maintain and develop strong relationships with new and existing clients and client-appointed partners.
- Ensure professional dialogue with clients and partners to a high standard expected of a client-facing role.
- Maximise client opportunities including managing enquiries, key cost documents and settling financial accounts within agreed timescales.
- Monitor and ensure accuracy of all client pricing documents.
- Review client templates to ensure all project elements are captured and priced correctly.
- Review and produce project final accounts and negotiate where necessary.
- Audit all new business estimating relating to assigned client accounts.
- Apply commercial judgement to ensure estimates, quotes and tenders secure new business.
- Work collaboratively with internal teams and suppliers to ensure project success.
- Support account tendering and produce successful tender documents and pricing.
- Liaise with clients and business partners on commercial position.
- Manage all assigned client projects to the highest standards.
- Oversee prototype development and manage client expectations.
- Monitor project quotations for accuracy against drawings and schedules.
- Manage stock levels to ensure efficiency and commercial performance.
- Agree final accounts with clients, subcontractors and suppliers.
- Produce accurate weekly reports on project quotation and final account status.
- Improve cost of sale and maintain margins within subcontract and labour categories.
- Report on targets and effectiveness of activity.
- Audit new business estimates for commercial competitiveness.
- Monitor pricing rates to ensure commercial viability.
- Maintain effective communication across all areas of the role.
- Establish tactical and strategic needs within the scope of the role.
- Update business sales forecast documents monthly.
- Comply with company protocols, standards and ethos.
Requirements
- Strong evidence of managing retail shop fit out projects.
- Strong liaison and relationship management skills.
- High standard of written and verbal communication.
- Ability to apply sound commercial judgement and negotiation skills.
- Recognised qualification or suitable experience in client account management.
- Experience within retail interiors and display equipment managing key retail clients.
- Ability to interpret drawings, schedules, bills of material, quantity analysis and client control documents.
- Understanding of working methods within various tendering processes.
What We Offer
- Up to £28,000 salary plus bonus.
- Hybrid working (three days from home, two office based) after probation.
Retail Account Project Manager in Swindon, Wiltshire employer: Energy Jobline CVL
Join a well-established property maintenance contractor in Birmingham, where you will enjoy a supportive work culture and the opportunity for career progression. With benefits such as a company van, fuel card, and ongoing training, this role not only offers stability but also the chance to develop your skills in a hands-on environment backed by an experienced office team. Experience a rewarding career with guaranteed annual leave and social events that foster a strong team spirit.
