Key Account Manager - Leicester, United Kingdom - Tagged Resources

Tagged Resources

Verified Company

Leicester, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Key Account Manager to join a well-established supplier of Ladieswear and Menswear to high street retailers.

Experience in working with Licensed product essential

Support Key Account Manager to develop and grow major high street retail account
Take ownership of product categories and work collaboratively with Buyers to drive sales growth
Identify and present opportunities in new and existing categories
Manage licensed product approvals from initial order through to delivery, in conjunction with the Licensing Team
Maintain and develop key / new customer departments through appropriate propositions and ethical sales methods, and relevant internal liaison to optimise quality of service, business growth and customer satisfaction.
Manage product, pricing, and margins according to agreed aims.
Gathering market and customer information and providing feedback on future buying trends.
Monitor and report on market and competitor activities.
Negotiating variation in price, delivery, and specifications with production when necessary.
Identify new markets and business opportunities.
Plan, carry out and support local marketing activities to agreed budgets and timescales, and integrate personal sales efforts with other organized marketing activities, e.g. product launches, promotions, advertising, exhibitions, and telemarketing.
Communicate, liaise, and negotiate internally and externally using appropriate methods to facilitate the development of profitable business and sustainable relationships.
Attend and present at external customer meetings and internal meetings with other company functions necessary to perform duties and aid business development.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

At least 2 years sales experience, with a proven track record of success within apparel sales
Recent relationships within the High Street retail or supermarket sector (preferably to include Primark)
Confident and competent in communicating at all levels, both verbally and in writing; delivering a compelling sales message.
Focussed and driven on achieving the highest standards of customer service alongside achieving and exceeding sales targets.
Numerate, able to analyse and utilise data.
Experience in working with Licensed product essential
Confident in working closely with designers, collating and managing design briefs
Creative mindset, trend driven and aware of popular culture
Min 2 years sales exp in industry

Intermediate level ability

Microsoft packages
Driving license essential

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Please be aware the duties listed above are an interpretation of the role and do not form any part of your employment contract. Please ask the interviewer any questions about the role that you wish to clarify.
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