Account Manager

Commercial Account Manager
Cheshire
£40,000 - £45,000 Benefits

Cast UK are currently seeking a talented Commercial Account Manager to join the Sales team of a Luxury business supplying into high-end retail, based in Cheshire. Reporting into an experienced Sales Director, this role offers the exciting opportunity to work closely with and build your network with world-famous luxury brands.

Your customers will be based within the UK and so you will need flexibility to travel across the country and occasionally internationally. The role is Monday to Friday and you will spend at least 4 days per week in the office when not out meeting customers.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate an innate passion for the Retail Fashion industry, have knowledge of the market and competitors.
• Have a creative and personality and the confidence to present the brand and yourself to customers face-to-face.
• Accountability for owning and growing customer accounts, including advising on new lines and maximising opportunities for partnership.
• Collaborate with customers to understand needs and detail requirements and order process accordingly.
• Provide excellent levels of customer service and delivery to high-end luxury fashion brands.
• Build and manage stakeholder relationships, acting as main point of contact for Buying, Merchandisers and third-party customers.
• Take responsibility for the sales and marketing strategies to market the product offering and drive profitable sales and growth.

Skills and experience required

• Proven experience of successful B2B Sales and Account Management within a luxury retail environment.
• Experience of building relationships with external stakeholders, customers and team members.
• Passion for product and ability to demonstrate market knowledge & expertise.
• Hands on approach to work, with willingness to undertake admin duties as required.
• Strong administration skills, including using CRM's and order processing systems.
• Understanding of wider social, political and economic factors and how it affects business to make informed decisions to support key business objectives.
• Ability to travel to meet clients as needed.

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Cast UK is a leading executive consultancy, providing national recruitment solutions to both clients and candidates. Specialising in, HR, Procurement, Buying, Supply Chain, and Logistics, each member of our specialist team has a professional background specific to their recruiting sector. With this unique insight and knowledge, our consultants are able to place individuals from trainee through to main board. For more information on Cast UK and a complete list of all of our current vacancies, please visit www.castuk.com

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