Key Account Manager - Bedding Industry

My client are a leader in the Bedding/Mattresses world and there is great potential to grow in this role and really make it your own.

This position involves the management of Key Accounts: Argos, Amazon, Wayfair, Very, Costco with a focus on sales and customer relationships, ensuring the fulfilment of clients' needs.

Client Details

My client is a leading player in the Bedding Industry and they have a strong focus on providing quality consumer goods. Based in Buckinghamshire, they pride themselves on their commitment to customer satisfaction and have a proven track record of success in the market.

Description

The successful Key Account Manager will:

• Manage and strengthen relationships with key retail accounts including Wayfair, Very, Costco, Amazon and Argos
• Review daily performance of activity and work with retailers' buying teams to provide business updates internally and externally
• Negotiate deals and price changes, ensuring internal margin expectations are met
• Lead product placement with key retailers
• New Business Development including prospecting targets and developing launch packs

Profile

A successful Key Account Manager should have:

• Account Management : Business Development split is 80:20 - ideally, you are happy to hunt for New Business
• Commercially and customer focused to drive results to meet Sales targets across all accounts
• Passionate about products and selling the benefits to the customer
• Working knowledge of Amazon platform (preferred, not essential)
• Fast learner and then make tasks into their way of working
• Competent in managing Retail Accounts and meeting demands of UK Retailers
• Strong Negotiating Skills
• A desire to develop and grow with the needs of the business
• Must be able to travel to the office in High Wycombe - flexible hours / 20 days to work from home / manager is very supportive!

Job Offer

For the successful Key Account Manager - Bedding Industry, on offer is:

• Excellent Basic
• Office-based with flexible working hours + 20 days to work from home throughout the year.
• Bonus Scheme
• You will not be out on the road much for this particular role, as most prospecting/account management is done via online meetings.
• A positive company culture that values employee growth and development

If you are a driven individual with a passion for being creative and work well with little red tape, I encourage you to apply for this Key Account Manager.