Account Manager 12 Month Contract

My client is a leading player in the consumer electronics industry focusing on premium products and services that enrich the overall consumer experience. They are seeking an Account Manager to joint their team to maintain and develop relationships within Department Stores and premium clients.

The role will focus on developing and maintaining the relationship with sales staff, buyers and merchandisers within department stores as well as educating and updating them on the products based on you fully understanding the product. In addition you will ensure it the correct display of the product across all department store clients. Focus on building and growing relations with key trade partners providing commercial insight to leverage opportunities to achieve the set business objectives. This role is not sales based but focused on cultivating long standing relationships.

You will have previously managed relationships with premium retailers ideally focusing on consumer electronics or luxury products and hold extensive experience in a field sales or specialist retail sales environment with high-end luxury and/or quality food and drink products. You will ideally have previous experience in coaching and development /training.