Footwear Account Manager

The Company:
Fantastic opportunity for a Footwear Account Manager to join a highly successful footwear company.

As an Account Manager you will report directly into the Managing Director. The role will manage all aspects of the customer relationships to support the businesses ambitions collaborating with retailers across the UK to amend and develop category ranges.

Main Responsibilities: -

• Looking after existing customer retail accounts, presenting to Buyers
• Acting as the main point of contact for your customers with the ability to network & influence throughout the retail market.
• To manage customer expectations in an effective and considered manner.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities from both current/target accounts.
• Budget annually and forecast monthly.
• Amending product specifications
• Maintaining and updating information in costing sheets
• Negotiation with factories on prices, quantity and delivery requirements.
• Working with suppliers from development to order placement.
• Supporting the merchandise teams
• Liaising with the design team on construction and materials.

Skills Required: -

• Be an established NAM or Senior National Account Manager.
• Have a demonstrable track record of real performance and success within sales.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills are necessary.
• Product knowledge with the ability to negotiate new costings and develop products.

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Please be aware the duties listed above are an interpretation of the role and do not form any part of your employment contract. Please ask the interviewer any questions about the role that you wish to clarify.

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