Retail Account Manager
Our client, a leading supplier of dairy products to retail, seeks a highly motivated and experienced Retail Account Manager.
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About the Role
* Lead point of contact for a team of buyers from various categories
* Build and maintain strong relationships with each category buyer
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a major FMCG retail account based in Dublin.
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Key Responsibilities
1. Consistently achieve and exceed sales revenue and margin targets and KPIs
2. Research and develop business opportunities and introduce new products to buyers
3. Provide accurate and timely information and reports to management
4. Liaise with in-house administration and stock control administration to ensure full availability of key lines in all stores
5. Forecast product sales on a weekly basis
6. Monitor day-to-day orders and deliveries
7. Plan and implement product promotions
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Requirements
* Minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar role selling food products in the FMCG retail sector
* A proven track record in selling with knowledge and established relationships in the food industry
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a proven ability to establish, develop, and maintain long-term relationships with customers and stakeholders
* Good organisation and time management skills - ability to organise work to maximise effectiveness and efficiency
* Good computing skills, including some experience of using Excel and Word