National Account Executive - Christchurch, United Kingdom - Solent Group

Solent Group

Verified Company

Christchurch, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

About the company

Here at Solent we want people to be extraordinary, if you have an abundance of passion and value your customer relationships above all else then we want you as part of our team.

We pride ourselves on creating and producing amazing products for our Global Customers so you're not just selling a product, but a Vision.

We work with a diverse portfolio of Retailers and supply bespoke products within various categories, including Reusable Bags, Health and Beauty, Household, and Impulse Snacking.

Role Overview

This is a great opportunity for a bright, driven and enthusiastic account executive who is looking for a career with excellent progression.

We are looking for an individual who can build lasting relationships, knows how to prioritise, learn quickly, and be open to a challenge - previous experience in a similar role or a recent graduate with a passion for sales, marketing or retail would be advantageous

Duties and Responsibilities Include:

To drive sales with an allocated account base, maximising Solent's profitability
Daily contact with the account base
Providing constant market information to assigned accounts
Report and analysis of accounts' progress
To oversee and ensure accurate orders, invoicing and stock management on your account base
Work with internal buying teams and external manufacturers to secure ranging and promote sell through of products
Dealing with any account issues with your national account manager
Fulfilment of POS and marketing promotional activities
Manage customer awareness of issues, which may affect delivery of goods and services
Work with supply chain teams to ensure delivery dates are met for account intake plans
Work with internal departments to ensure all areas of the account are being run effectively and projects are within timeline
Update your team on problems or issues solved and actions taken on accounts

Experience and Knowledge:

Analytical skills to review sales data, spot trends and SKU performance
Ability and confidence in presenting in front of retailer buying teams
Understanding of the retail environment and spotting opportunities to drive sales growth for retailers and Solent
Ability to use Excel, Powerpoint, Word and databases
Knowledge and ability to execute marketing activities within retail / corporate channels
Professional approach and good communication skills
The ability and desire to be an account manager of the future
Enthusiastic and passionate about good performance
Commercially robust and good listening skills

In turn we offer:

Competitive salary with annual salary reviews
25 days holiday per annum, increasing to 27 days after 3 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service
Extensive benefits programme including buying additional holiday, medical cash plan, access to mental health support and many other benefits
Flexible hours and work from home available to all staff
Great learning and development and progression opportunities
Yearly bonus structure (based on company targets)
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
Generous Company Sick Pay
Pension Scheme Contribution
Solent social events run by our inhouse Social Team
Cycle to Work scheme
Dress down Fridays
Free parking on Christchurch Quay
Fully stocked kitchen with healthy snacks, fruit and a wide selection of teas and coffee