At a Glance
- Tasks: Build relationships with key retail partners and drive sales growth for innovative tech products.
- Company: Globally recognised consumer technology business known for market-leading products.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development opportunities, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Exciting opportunity for ambitious professionals to grow within a leading company.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team and make a real impact in the tech industry.
- Qualifications: 3-10 years in account management or sales, preferably in consumer electronics.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
About the Company
Our client is a globally recognised consumer technology business with a reputation for delivering innovative, market-leading products that enhance everyday life. Operating across multiple international markets, the company continues to invest heavily in product innovation, retail partnerships, and customer experience, creating exciting opportunities for ambitious sales professionals to contribute to its ongoing growth.
The Opportunity
This is a highly visible role within the UK commercial team, offering the chance to work with some of the country's leading retail accounts. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing strategic partnerships, delivering commercial plans, and ensuring best-in-class execution across retail channels. The position combines account management, business development, retail execution, and training responsibilities, making it ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships, identifying growth opportunities, and influencing commercial outcomes.
Working closely with internal teams including Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, and Product Management, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring successful product launches, promotional activities, and retail initiatives across the UK market.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key retail partners at both head office and store level.
- Develop and implement strategic account plans designed to maximise revenue, profitability, and market share.
- Identify new business opportunities within existing and prospective retail partners.
- Lead commercial negotiations relating to ranging, promotions, pricing, and in-store visibility.
- Act as the primary point of contact for key customers, ensuring a consistently high level of service and support.
- Secure best-in-class in-store positioning, merchandising displays, promotional placements, and additional retail space.
- Conduct regular store visits to ensure brand standards and retail execution objectives are achieved.
- Monitor compliance with agreed promotional activity and provide recommendations to improve performance.
- Support product launches and seasonal campaigns to maximise consumer engagement and sales results.
- Deliver engaging product training sessions to retail staff and store management teams.
- Ensure retail colleagues have the knowledge, confidence, and tools required to effectively recommend products to customers.
- Act as a brand ambassador, promoting product benefits and maintaining strong awareness across retail networks.
Candidate Profile
The successful candidate will be a motivated and commercially astute sales professional with a passion for building long-term customer relationships and delivering measurable business results.
Essential Requirements
- 3-10 years' experience in National Account Management, Key Account Management, Business Development, or Field Sales.
- Experience within consumer electronics, technology, electrical retail, consumer goods, FMCG, or a related sector.
- Demonstrable success managing major retail accounts and delivering sales growth.
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills with experience managing commercial discussions.
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret sales data and market trends.
- Highly organised with excellent planning and time-management skills.
- Self-motivated and comfortable working autonomously.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationally.
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As a globally recognised leader in consumer technology, our client offers an exceptional work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration. Employees benefit from a dynamic culture that prioritises professional growth, with ample opportunities for training and development while working alongside top retail partners in the UK. The company's commitment to product excellence and customer experience ensures that every team member plays a vital role in driving success and making a meaningful impact in the market.
