Account Manager

ACCOUNT MANAGER

JOB SUMMARY:

Are you a commercially driven Account Manager with experience in FMCG, retail or consumer products?
Do you thrive on managing your own accounts, and bringing innovative products to market?

This fast-growing, globally recognised FMCG company, supplying major retailers, are recruiting for a tenacious Account Manager to take ownership of key retail accounts and drive profitable growth.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a product-led business with a strong entrepreneurial culture, where you will have real autonomy, accountability and the opportunity to make a visible commercial impact.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ACCOUNT MANAGER:

You will take full responsibility for managing and developing key accounts, overseeing the entire process from concept through to product launch and ongoing account growth.
 
Account Ownership:
Act as the primary point of contact for key customers, managing relationships and ensuring all commercial, product and operational requirements are delivered.
Product Development:
Identify market trends and collaborate with design, operations and overseas manufacturing teams to create innovative, trend-led product ranges.
Commercial Management:
Control pricing, costings, margins and forecasting to ensure sustainable and profitable growth.
Project & Range Management:
Manage the critical path from initial brief through to shelf, ensuring products are compliant, delivered on time and aligned with customer expectations.
Customer Engagement:
Lead and attend customer meetings, present seasonal ranges and confidently pitch new product concepts.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Work closely with internal teams including operations and account support to ensure seamless execution from sampling to delivery.
Market & Trend Analysis:
Monitor competitor activity, retail trends and consumer behavior to identify new growth opportunities.

ABOUT YOU:

We are looking for an ambitious and commercially focused Account Manager with:
 
Experience in Account Management within FMCG, ideally with exposure to retail  / consumer goods / gifting / packaging /  general merchandise
Strong understanding of margin management, pricing, costings and forecasting
Experience managing high-volume accounts and complex product ranges within the FMCG space
A proven track record of delivering new product development (NPD) to market (Ideal, but not essential)
Confidence in your ability to present to buyers, and taking the lead in customer meetings / pitches
A proactive, solutions-focused and positive mindset
Experience working cross-functionally with design, sourcing or overseas manufacturing teams (highly desirable)  BENEFITS:  
 
Annual Salary up to £50k, depending on experience.
Bonus scheme  
Full time hours - based in Ringwood, but with flexibility / hybrid working, once established
Opportunity to work in a friendly, collaborative team who are driven and ambitious!
Opportunity for long term progression and a chance to develop the role and make it your own.  For more information about this position, or to apply, please contact Joy Bruce at Collaborate Recruitment