National Account Manager in Northampton

You're a Client Services / National Account Manager looking for a new role in a fast paced and dynamic retail design company. Taking ownership of a multi-million pound account, you'll work closely with them to create fantastic retail experiences. Based in Leicester, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career alongside our business.   BASIC SALARY: £40,000 - £50,000   LOCATION: Leicester   COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Leicester, Market Harborough, Northampton, Rugby, Coventry, Hinckley, Nuneaton, Loughborough, Tamworth   JOB DESCRIPTION: National Account Manager / Retail Design / Manufacturing  You'll be a key part of our sales team, owning and driving one of the largest accounts in the business. You'll be responsible for the service delivery levels and exceeding them beyond your clients expectations. You'll be the main point of contact for the multi-million pound account and being able to work at pace is essential.   You'll attend face to face client meetings, mainly at our office, to maximise sales opportunities. As our National Account Manager, you'll: · Manage and drive one major account from c£2.5m to £3m (this will be either a luxury health and beauty / cosmetics brand or a fast paced B2B trade account) · Manage multiple projects (can be between 10-20 at any one time) and work closely with internal departments, from the manufacturing process through to delivery · Produce CPA's (cost per acquisitions) for complex projects · Network through the account, ensuring all key stakeholders are kept informed at each stage, giving both positive and challenging news   PERSON SPECIFICATION: National Account Manager / Retail Design / Manufacturing  You will have managed at least one major brand across fashion, hair care, health and beauty, personal care, or beverages, you'll understand the vocabulary, terminology and nuances of operating within this industry.   Alternatively you could have a retail design, POS / POP, print or luxury packaging background. You'll be well organised in your approach and demonstrate great attention to detail.   You'll have: · Experience working with c£2m accounts · Worked at pace, managing multiple projects · Attended launch meetings and created prototypes · Experience working with well with a range of differing personalities · Strong communication skills   THE COMPANY:   A well-established, £10+ million turnover manufacturing business who have supported some of the most recognisable global brands. Our customer base has grown significantly in the last 3 years (we have doubled in both headcount and turnover), and we have made huge investments in the premises, people, and equipment. We have a great story to share and you'll be given all of our backing in order to achieve this.   It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: Client Services Manager, National Account Manager, Key Account Manager, Delivery Manager, Account Manager, Customer Relationship Manager, Project Manager - Retail and Design, Retail, Luxury Retail, Merchandising, Retail Display, Manufacturing   INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application.   Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the recruitment partner of our client.   REF: JC17763, Wallace Hind Selection