Account Manager

The Work Shop are working with an award winning design and manufacturing business based in beautiful offices just outside of Ringwood They are currently looking for a new Account Manager to work within the sales and project team and take responsibility for a selection of leading national UK retailers and large food manufacturing customers. This will involve: * Working with the Sales Director on developing new business * Building and developing relationships with key accounts * Identifying opportunities, then pitching for and winning new business * Contributing and overseeing relevant NPD to do so, including briefing the inhouse art team and managing customer design feedback * Managing all commercials for each project, remaining competitive whilst ensuring profitability and margins are maintained * Coordinating all customer requirements and ensure all deadlines are met, from point of order through to delivery, working in a hands-on fashion day to day, together with project management team * Liaise with internal stakeholders including warehouse, logistics, marketing & finance teams, and submitting required information to progress projects * Managing external suppliers during the course of projects Creative thinking, project management and advanced negotiating skills will be required. Additionally the candidate should: * Be a natural and engaging presenter & communicator with great people skills * Have a strong grasp of commercials * Be skilled and comfortable with the MS Office portfolio * Have a passion for great design and a talent for NPD * Be independent, focused, and hands on * Be deeply focused on fantastic levels of customer service and determined to deliver all product to spec, to the highest quality, and on time * Have superb organizational and time management skills, with excellent attention to detail * Have a strong track record of business development / sales / account management A background in FMCG would be essential, and knowledge of and experience in the confectionery / biscuit / food gifting market would be a strong bonus. There will likely be some international travel required at various times of the year (particularly for trade shows). The candidate should possess their own means of transport and a clean driving license. Salary is dependent on experience Office based role with 1 day Hybrid on offer 9am to 5pm - Core office hours