simplehuman, a leader in luxury housewares design and innovation is an American company with a five-year expansion plan throughout the EMEA region. As our National Account Manager, you will have a proven track record in leading a portfolio of national accounts, key accounts and commercial customers within a highly respected branded consumer goods business. The successful applicant will have a solid track record of developing internal and external relationships and have demonstrated expertise in achieving sales and account management goals (preferably in housewares), such as profitability, budgetary and brand awareness targets. The National Account Manager will possess excellent organisational, communication and negotiating skills as the role requires extensive commercial understanding and emotional intelligence to be able to influence at the highest levels and to convert opportunities. This position is based at the simplehuman EMEA HQ in Goring-on-Thames, and there will be frequent travel to customer sites and occasional travel to our Distribution Centre in Northampton.
direct responsibilities
- Develop key retail businesses
- Demonstrate the company’s products
- Communicate brand message and ethos
- Plan, prepare and deliver effective company profile and product range presentations to customers
- Analyse sales data and provide required reports
- Provide accurate sales forecasts
- Monitor and maintain product stock levels or customer
- Monitor and report on competitors’ activities within the sector
- Assist in store staff training
key skills and qualities
- Proven track record in leading national accounts within a branded consumer business
- Visible history of developing internal and external relationships
- Demonstrated skills in achieving sales, profitability, budgeting along with strong administrative abilities
- Effective presenter
- Able to work independently and also to collaborate
- Self-motivated, with a positive professional approach
- Analytical with high levels of attention to detail and reporting
- Self-starter with an enthusiasm to succeed and develop business
- Excellent time management skills
- Excellent communication skills
other
- UK resident, clean driver’s licence
- UK/EU passport holder or able to work in the UK under permit
benefits
- Car allowance
- 20 days annual leave, your birthday off and bank holidays*
- Stakeholder pension scheme*
- Private health insurance cover*
- Life assurance cover*
- Progressive career development planning*
- Free on-site parking
- Time off/lieu credit system
- Well-being programme and counselling services
- Lunchtime tai-chi, pilates, and yoga
- On-site gym
- Ping pong facilities
- Cricket club
- Generous friends and family discount scheme*
- Free monthly staff lunches
- Free snacks, fruit and beverages
*subject to probation/permanent contract offer
Please send CV and cover letter to rwagstaff@simplehuman.co.uk
We will respond to all successful applicants within ten working days of your application.
