At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage major retail accounts and lead a team to drive strategic growth.
- Company: Join a market-leading brand with a high-performing culture.
- Benefits: £55,000 base salary, £10,000 OTE, hybrid working, and great company perks.
- Other info: Exciting career progression opportunities in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Work with top retailers and make a real impact in the retail sector.
- Qualifications: Experience in managing retail accounts and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
North Leeds | £55,000 base + £10,000 OTE
Permanent | Full-Time Hybrid, 4 days in the office.
Recruiting through POST Recruitment. POST Recruitment are proud to be working in partnership with a market-leading brand to recruit an experienced and commercially savvy Account Manager to join their high-performing team in North Leeds. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven Account Manager to take ownership of key retail accounts, manage and coach a small team, and deliver strategic growth across established and emerging clients in the retail sector.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a portfolio of major retail accounts, delivering on agreed commercial objectives.
- Achieve sales revenue and volume targets across your portfolio.
- Proactively identify and win new retail accounts, negotiating commercial terms and clearly communicating internal policies and procedures.
- Maintain high standards of customer service, meeting qualitative performance targets.
- Lead, coach and develop Account Executives, supporting their progression and daily development needs.
- Build tailored development plans for each account, aligning with broader business and marketing strategies.
- Plan and execute targeted promotional campaigns in collaboration with retail partners.
- Gather and analyse marketplace intelligence to inform future business planning.
- Provide regular performance updates, tracking against targets and highlighting trends or opportunities.
- Liaise with internal departments including operations and marketing to ensure the smooth delivery of account-specific activity.
What We’re Looking For:
- Proven experience managing major retail accounts in a fast-paced commercial environment.
- Strong commercial acumen with a track record of meeting or exceeding sales and performance targets.
- Excellent negotiation and relationship-building skills.
- Leadership qualities, with experience mentoring or managing junior team members.
- A proactive, data-driven approach to planning and execution.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
Package:
- £55,000 base salary + £10,000 OTE
- Company benefits package
- Hybrid working model (office-based in North Leeds)
- Opportunity to work with household-name retailers and an award-winning brand
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and work with some of the biggest names in retail, apply now or contact POST Recruitment to learn more about this exciting opportunity.
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