Location: Manchester

Type: Permanent

Industry: Homeware

Job Ref: TGN4293

The Company:

We are looking for a Junior Account Manager to join a family run business that specialise in Homeware products and supply to Retailers including Dunelm, Argos, ASDA, Homebase, Amazon, Next & Walmart etc. This is an office-based role working Monday to Friday 8.30am-5pm. The role would suit someone with a Merchandising / Buying Admin or Sales background.

The Role:

• Support the Account Manager with day-to-day administration.
• Working on a key customer account.
• Establishing strong customer relationships at all levels.
• Updating the Critical Path spreadsheet on a daily basis.
• Attending weekly critical path meetings.
• Attending meetings with key account customers.
• Set prices in order to meet the margin expectations.
• Manage the margin mix of each customer.
• Negotiate cost prices with factories.
• Monitor & grow key account portfolio.
• Drive category management.
• Analyse the product range on a continuing basis in line with business development needs.
• Complete sample request forms & send to factories in the Far East.
• Send samples, swatches & parts to the Customers & compile feedback.
• Other duties as required.

Skills Required:

• Have experience in a similar role – Merchandising / Buying / Sales.
• Be passionate about Homeware.
• Clear communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical skills with a positive approach to problem solving.
• Pro-actively plan and manage time and workload effectively and efficiently.
• Results driven with the ability to achieve the required sales goals.