Product Development Account Manager

Out client is looking for a commercially driven, product-focused Account Manager to take ownership of key retail accounts. You will own the account end to end and will be responsible for achieving commercial targets while building strong relationships with the customers.

You will be excited by product Innovation as this role will include working closely with the inhouse design team as well as operations and Asia team to deliver end to end customer solutions while managing margins, timelines and retail success.

Key Responsibilities for Product Development Account Manager:

• Account Ownership:
  Lead the day-to-day management of retailer accounts, acting as the primary point of contact and ensuring all commercial, product, and operational needs are met.
• Product Development:
  Identify market opportunities and collaborate with the design team to deliver trend-led, relevant product ranges tailored to each customer.
• Commercial Responsibility:
  Manage pricing, margin, and costings with a focus on profitable growth. Prepare quotations, proposals, and range presentations.
• Project & Range Management:
  Own the critical path from brief to shelf. Ensure products are safe, compliant, and delivered on time, managing internal and external deadlines.
• Customer Meetings & Pitching:
  Attend client meetings (in person or virtual), present seasonal ranges, and be the face of the companies value proposition.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  Work with Account Assistants and our Operations Coordinator to ensure flawless execution - from sample approvals to order tracking.
• Market Awareness:
  Monitor competitor activity and retail trends to influence product strategy and identify growth opportunities.

Ideal Product Development Account Manager skills:

• Experience in account management, ideally with a background in retail, FMCG, consumer products, craft, gifting, or general merchandise.
• Strong commercial acumen with an understanding of product margins, pricing, and forecasting.
• Experience managing high-volume accounts and complex product ranges.
• Proven track record of delivering new product to market and working cross-functionally.
• A proactive, positive, and solutions-focused mindset.
• Comfortable leading customer meetings and presenting with confidence.

Salary - 45,000 to 50,000 per annum doe

Be part of a fast-growing, product-led business with a strong entrepreneurial spirit.

Own accounts, not just manage them, true autonomy with accountability.

Work in a business that values innovation, speed, and doing things properly.

Opportunity for career growth as the company expands.

Would suit candidates from the following back grounds:

- FMCG, Buying, Product Manager, Product Development, Brand Management, Account Management