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The Work Shop are pleased to be working with a global supplier and designer of luxury packaging within the food gifting space.

If you are a creative and experienced Account Manager with previous FMCG experience then this could be a great opportunity for you to get involved with a creative, innovative, award winning Company to deal with some of the United State’s leading retailers and food manufacturers

Duties of Account Manager:-

* Working with our International Business Development Manager and our Directors on developing new business

* Building and developing relationships with key accounts

* Identifying opportunities, then pitching for and winning new business with existing and new customers, including many of the US major mass market retailers

* Contributing and overseeing relevant New Product Development to do so, including briefing the art team and managing customer design feedback

* Managing all commercials for each project, remaining competitive whilst ensuring profitability and margins are maintained

* Coordinating all customer requirements and ensure all deadlines are met, from point of order through to delivery, working together with a project manager

* Liaise with internal stakeholders including warehouse, logistics, marketing & finance teams, and submitting required information to progress projects

* Managing external suppliers during the course of projects

A background in FMCG is essential for the Account Manager role and you will also require:-

* A proven background working with retailers to grow and develop business

* A great communication style with the ability to engage with customers

* Strong commercial outlook

* Great negotiation skills

* A creative flair would be beneficial with a passion for design

This is a full time, office-based role and due to location a driving licence and car is essential

Working hours are 09am to 5pm Monday to Friday although some flexibility may be required

Generous starting salary dependent on experience