We are on the search for a Senior National Account Manager to join a unique luxury brand.

As a Senior Account Manager it is your responsibility to manage the development of nationwide business, meet sales targets, whilst keeping a clear focus on profitability and growth.

This role will combine various responsibilities from liaising with the European head office to motivating teams through leadership.

Key account experience with Boots and Pure Players is vital for this role.

Responsibilities:

• Development of relationships with key retail partners in order to expand and influence brand positioning, distribution and awareness.
• Active management of accounts to achieve agreed sales targets.
• Work with Wholesale coordinator to ensure all merchandising plans are effective and up to date.
• Liaise with the Head Office to ensure that the wholesale Agenda is met.
• Motivate and inspire the Account Managers and coordinator through leadership and sales success.
• Lead the training plan for their retailers with local training team and Senior Account Manager.
• Attend retailer conferences/roadshows and be the face and voice of the brand.
• Develop and influence retailer partner relationships in order to maximise sales opportunities to build brand visibility.
• Ensure that 360 full year account plans are created for each account and manage objectives and results of each plan.
• Coordinate training plan with local trainer and partners, upgrading teams and in store teams brand knowledge.

Skills:

• Experienced in creating 360 plans with key UK based multiple retailers.
• Leading, managing and developing individuals.
• Strong experience of using and understanding retailer sales reporting systems, managing the supply chain and creating 360 account plans.
• Demonstrable sales success ideally with a beauty brand in the UK / Ireland.