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As part of the Business Development Manager (On Trade / South West) role, you'll develop and manage an account base of customers spanning the Independent On-Trade (IFT). leverage the wholesaler supply platform, widen its footprint, and grow the value contributions across these channels within the associated customers.Your focus will be to drive distribution, visibility and activation of the Drinks brand portfolio including our key exclusive Distribution Brands, across your customer base; acting as a consultant to the trade, bringing customers on the craft spirits journey.Drive sales within the South West region (Bristol, Cardiff, Bath, Gloucester) through effective account management.Use your expertise in the craft spirits category, and your knowledge of the consumer journey, quoting category trends and insights, to facilitate decision making and product ranging, growing out the MoM Trade basket spend, whilst ensuring a greater presence for our own core Maverick brands in trade and wholesalers.Drive distribution, visibility and rate of sale of our core Maverick brands, subsequently leveraging these listings to further establish distribution of the wider brand portfolio.Liaise with the appropriate external RTM Sales Managers to work collaboratively, unearthing new opportunities to support existing distribution, and land new distribution, with a clear and robust ROS plan applied.Partner with our 3rd party brands on activations and brand building, within the relevant area and prestige client / partner base (for example 5 star hotels, high-end cocktail bars and restaurants) and specific wholesalers. The successful Business Development Manager (On Trade / South West) will:Full, Clean UK Driving LicenseDemonstrate their experience of quality Account Management within the Spirits industry, including selling-in new products or range extensions.Experience of new business development within the On-Trade and Wholesale and/or Indy Retail sector desirable.Experience and knowledge of the designated region, and the key spirits players within it.Strong working knowledge of UK spirits business - brands, venues, trends, innovation.Strong product knowledge spanning all categories of spirits, preferably along with an understanding of the craft spirits category.Demonstrative skills in commercial investment builds and management, including an understanding of spend vs costs and overall contributions.Strong numeracy, language and negotiation skills.Good IT competency, including Google Suite of apps along with ability to produce engaging presentations.Educated to 'A' level standard or equivalent.Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Qualification at Higher Level would be desirable, as would degree level education.Curation of cocktail lists and skills in trade marketing would be hugely valuable.Experience in working the other side of the bar would be useful, as well as working in an off-trade retail setting, specifically in the spirits category.

1. Contract portfolio - GovernanceEnsures the portfolio of contracts in the business follows contract and claim management methodologies in accordance with internal standard procedures.Ensures records of contracts and agreements are archived. 2. Tender Preparation and NegotiationsReviews and comments on commercial and technical tender terms and conditions. Develops contract strategy based on ABB's policies, customer requirements, and the overall execution strategy considering risk, pricing, scope, and schedule. This applies to customers, third party suppliers and will involve liaison with Supply Chain Management.Reviews and Approves NDAs. 3. Contract Execution Identifies the contract baseline (including terms and conditions, specifications, drawings, estimate, proposal, schedule and other documents incorporated in the contract) and highlights areas of potential risk. Ensures timely and accurate execution of commercial aspects in portfolio of contracts (i.e. payments, claims, variation orders, warranties, provisions, guarantees, etc.). 4. Contract and ClaimsDefends ABB's contractual interests against customer and suppliers, in support of Project / Delivery Managers. In concert with Legal Counsels, develops the negotiation strategy and supports negotiations. Supports Legal handling formal dispute resolution, litigation and arbitration. Notifies and liaises with Legal to report major claims and keeps Legal updated of any critical development during project execution. 5. PurchasingSupports Supply Chain Management in drafting Contracts and Subcontracts and ensures that relevant (sub) contracts contain appropriate contract terms to protect ABB's interest, including flow-down of main contract terms. 6. Risk ManagementAnalyzes prime contract terms to highlight areas of potential opportunity and risk, such as ambiguities, omissions and conflicts, as work proceeds. Seeks advice from Legal to draft, negotiate and finalize agreements during the Sales and Project Execution phases. Develops and implements risk mitigation and opportunity plan in concert with Project Manager and/or Sales Manager7. InsuranceEnsures contract insurance provisions are adhered to and coordinates with Insurance Risk Management regarding occurrences that may be covered by customer or ABB provided insurance. 8. Export controlsSeeks advice from Legal (Export Control) to ensure accurate handling of export control matters and ensures close review of all contracts and projects with regard to restrictions on exports, considering countries, customers or products involved and the respective laws and ABB regulations. 9. People Leadership and DevelopmentEnsures (with HR Manager support) that the area of responsibility is organized, staffed, skilled and directed. Guides, motivates and develops direct/indirect subordinates within HRYou will preferably be degree educated and have a minimum of 5 years' experience in Contract Formation / Management, Dispute Management and Claims Handling Significant experience within industrial project execution and service contracting, preferably associated with Energy Industries, Power and Water or Chemicals marketsA clear grasp of contract negotiations, risk management, and commercial and legal termsStrong communication and negotiating skills, a customer-focused mindset and a professional, "can-do" attitudeYou will be fluent in English You will hold the right to work in the UK

Negotiate and implement agreements with suppliers to ensure all contractual terms are clearly documented and signed off, and contractual risk is minimised. Together with the legal team, review and advise on current supplier contracts to ensure adherence to business legal principles and local legal requirements.Proactively carry out the appropriate sourcing arrangements with existing and new suppliers to deliver the goods and services in most cost-efficient manner. Delivering cost savings and avoidance is an essential feature of this role.Seek wherever possible to consolidate and leverage marketing purchases across the business. This includes effective collaboration with procurement specialists in the global regions (e.g., Asia Pacific and The Americas).Develop and maintain a working understanding of the cost structures of goods and services, ensuring that market analysis is done and an awareness of the marketplace and trends in input costs can be demonstrated, with external benchmarks where required.Identify new initiatives and continuous improvements with either existing or new suppliers.Lead review meetings with key suppliers.Significant experience in purchasing and direct negotiation with working knowledge of legal terms and conditions and constructing agreements.Fundamental knowledge of the wider Marketing function needs and global operations.Working understanding of Marketing spends including media, insights, point-of-sale and agency services.Strong interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills.Demonstrated capability of key stakeholder engagement, relationship building and process introduction especially in the areas of marketing and commercial.Capable of planning and organising a diverse workload, whilst managing changing priorities.The ability to work independently and meet deadlines, ensuring line manager is updated on progress.Project management skills: manage projects from brief to completion.

We are seeking a (Remote based) Business Development Manager to lead our expansion efforts in the UK market. The role primarily involves creating new accounts and fostering existing relationships within the metal Roll Cages industry. You will be on the front lines, engaging with clients across various sectors including public, industrial, commercial, and retail.Some with a sales background in logistics, warehousing, supply chain Key Responsibilities:Generate leads and convert them into long-term partnershipsDevelop existing account on patchDevelop and implement strategies to penetrate new markets and industriesCollaborate with internal teams to tailor solutions to client needsMeet and exceed sales targets while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction The Business Development Manager will have:Good knowledge in logistic, warehousing, preferably in related items.Familiarity with supply chain logistics, particularly pallets, plastics, and metal logistics productsExcellent communication and negotiation skillsSelf-motivated with a results-oriented mindsetAbility to work independently and as part of a teamLocation and Compensation:This role offers flexibility, with the majority of your time spent in the field. Offices are located in Nottinghamshire. While the ideal candidate would be based in the North of England, we are open to considering candidates from other locations.

Contract Manager – Renewables, Low Carbon, Net Zero£45,000 - £90,000 depending on experience. Our client, a leading organisation within the United Kingdom's Net Zero strategy, is recruiting across multiple vacancies for Contract Manager's at varying levels of experience (Assistant Contract Manager, Contract Manager, Senior Contract Manager, Lead Contract Manager). The Contract Managers will support and lead the planning of contracts, with values ranging from £50m to £1bn. This will include,• The negotiation of Terms and Conditions • The development of contract reporting obligations and reporting templates • The development of contract management procedures, systems, and guidance, tailored to the requirements of new contracts. • Supporting the Settlement and Forecasting Teams in understanding of payment mechanisms, providing advice and guidance on the suitability of the proposed settlement system and forecasting logic.The Contract Managers will also support, oversee, and relationship manage a portfolio of contracts, this will include,• Account Management, managing contractual processes and issues, including actively identifying and resolving potential disputes,• Review of information provided by developers for preparation and presentation of briefings to senior stakeholders on project progress.• Scoping, instructing, and managing the work of appointed technical and financial advisors, These are technically challenging positions requiring a balance of commercial and engineering knowledge, the successful applicant will demonstrate,• Proven experience operating in Commercial Contract Management within the utilities or energy sector.• Excellent operational contract management experience across review, negotiation, change management, dispute management and settlement.• Technical knowledge of either wind, solar, biomass, waste, tidal stream, or related renewables technologies • Experience in the power generation Energy sector.• A good understanding of the UK energy policy landscape and regulatory requirementsIf you wish to learn more about this vacancy and demonstrate the required skills and experience then, please apply now.

Your role is to build an engaged, challenged, and motivated sales-focused team, in which all opportunities for revenue generation are maximised. You will gain the best possible commercial advantage by building strong relationships externally and within the wider PageGroup business. Here is a summary of your job responsibilities as a Recruitment Manager at PageGroup: Managing MyselfManaging client/candidate portfolio to deliver consistently high personal revenue. Act in a manner that demonstrates integrity and engenders trust in others. Being accountable for actions, both internally and externally. Proactively making decisions demonstrating effective problem solving capability. Leading OthersIdentifying and full involvement with the hiring of new talent. Creating and reinforcing a positive, sales-based team culture. Managing the performance for each team member including: setting KPIs, conducting 121/ daily/weekly reviews, holding team meetings and offering relevant incentives. Conducting effective appraisals. Building relationships and inspiring an environment of trust across the team Delegating in a responsible and controlled manner.Leading The BusinessDeveloping a clear, commercial understanding of the market, from both a client and candidate perspective. Building a strategy to maximize revenue including both business development and account management. Knowing and understanding monthly, quarterly and annual budgets and setting stretch targets. Generating an accurate monthly revenue forecast. Building relationships with candidates and clients leading to effective commercial partnerships. Building effective relationships with support functions to ensure input to your business.As a Recruitment Manager at PageGroup you will need experience of managing a high-performing team of 360 recruitment consultants including training, coaching, developing, appraising and reviewing team members to achieve performance expectations.You will also need a track record of meeting personal revenue targets in a business-to-business recruitment consultancy including selling relevant solutions and providing high levels of customer service.

The Business Development Manager will:Proactively drive sales on our range of products through achieving area sales targets, developing customers and product range and managing key accounts, driving local market penetration and identify, target and develop customer sales opportunities for assigned products within the market sectors.Assume responsibility for delivering sales budgets of assigned products within applicable territory and will be expected to provide expert knowledge and technical support to customers, external (sales team) and internal (branch staff) colleagues, providing invaluable assistance in securing their sales opportunities for the business.Target groundwork and brickwork contractors working for Tier 1 main contractors and National house builder.Monitor and review sales & margin across region, addressing shortfalls and areas of concern, whilst highlighting areas of opportunity to the businessSelf-generate pipeline of orders and enquiries through being active in the region. The successful Business Development Manager will require:Experience within the construction industry, specifically knowledge within bricks, brick factors, brick work and ancillaries with a proven track record in delivering results and financial targets.Strong decision-making ability and successful sales management experience, with in depth knowledge and an understanding of and effective sales function and best practicesExcellent business, commercial and financial acumen, with a pragmatic approachDemonstrable leadership skills, with strategic thinking, influencing and negotiating skills

Sales Manager - construction sales will be an Advocate the Company's initiatives and Sales agenda.Collaborate with the Branch Sales Director to prioritise larger branch-held accounts and devise strategies to optimise margin, profit, and volume within the designated branch area.Work closely with the Field Sales team to identify and secure new business opportunities within the area.Ensure effective management of existing accounts to maximise business outcomes.Cultivate profitable development of new accounts.Ensure accurate and timely input of orders into the system.Proactively engage in sales calls to lapsed accounts and potential new business opportunities.Maximise add-on sales.Undertake any other reasonable duties within the individual's capabilities. The successful Sales Manager candidate will possess:Business acumenTrack record in construction materials sales - ideally sold to brick contractor - can come from a Builders Merchant heavy side.Sales and account management experienceAbility to establish and maintain strong relationships with stakeholdersCommercial awarenessEffective communication and negotiation skillsStrong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office

The primary responsibility for the Area Sales Manager will be to manage, grow and develop the existing relationships across the UKFurther responsibilities include:-Being a brand ambassador for Hidral Gobel within the Bus and Coach industry.Being the first point of contact for any opportunities and enquiries across England.Engaging with current customers to understand their fleet size and expansion plans.Building a plan on how to grow and enter new markets.Working closely with HQ in Spain and executing key strategies locally.Technically advising customers on the product suite and how this is applicable to their needs.The successful Area Sales Manager will:-Have demonstrable commercial experience within the Bus/Coach/Minibus industry.Be a self starter, determined and self motivated individual.Be consultative in their approach with a strong eye for detail.Be able to travel frequently across England.Build rapport with ease and able to work with multiple stakeholders at various levels.Have exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills.

Collaborate closely with sales teams to identify opportunities for promotions and trade activations to maximise brand visibility and drive sales growth.Organise trade shows and chef events for exposure and penetration. Responsible for trade marketing assets production and planning.Support with creation of the chef and restaurant end user journey touchpoints, content strategy and media planning, including the coordination across all agencies.A strong amount of internal and external communications looking at the strategy for the business. This will be between various team internally and agencies.Briefing agencies on various projects the business is undertaking.A successful Assistant Food Service Manager should have:A degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.Experience in the FMCG industry, with a focus on food service.Strong project management skills and the ability to multi-task.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.A passion for consumer goods and an understanding of market trends.Proficiency in using marketing software and online applications.Basic knowledge of executional marketing levers (e.g. price, promo, place, product)

Business Development Manager - Midlands based.An exciting opportunity awaits a Field Based Business Development Manager to join our dynamic team. Covering the central band of the UK Reporting to the Sales Director for the UK and Europe, you'll play a pivotal role in representing and expanding our business within the UK Market.As a Business Development Manager, you'll drive and lead opportunities, responding to new inquiries through customer meetings, presentations, quotations, proposals, and on-site surveys. You'll operate largely independently, yet always with the support and guidance of your manager and colleagues. A dedicated Marketing team and experienced Technical Support Group will further aid in pre-sales matters.We seek a quick learner, undaunted by challenges and motivated by exceeding expectations. Your proven track record in automation-related system sales, coupled with a comprehensive understanding of industrial software technologies, will set you apart. Thier sales culture values responsibility and ownership, inviting you to excel in securing blue-chip customer sales and nurturing lasting relationships.The Business Development Manager will have:Proactive approach to business development with a proven track recordUnderstanding of leading industrial software technologies in FMCG manufacturingAbility to create and sell solution-based proposalsStrong communication skills (verbal and written)High integrity and honestyProficient in commercial negotiationUpholds excellent personal standardsNice-to-Haves:Experience or knowledge of the system integration industryEvidence of ongoing personal and professional development in sales techniques

Managing the commercial relationship and development of specific clients within the network in order to retain existing portfolio together with attracting and building on these relationships in order to maximise the supply chain standing. Work with the site General Managers, to conduct an annual appraisal of all clients within the network and jointly make recommendations to the Board.Coordinate and chair review meetings with existing clients, ensuring strong relationships are built and sustained.Develop the communication channels with existing clients, to ensure that queries are dealt with, by the right teams, in a timely and accurate manner. Support the Commercial Director in contract negotiations ensuring that both the Operational needs and costs are met and the Client needs and expectations are supported.Develop and agree Joint Business Plans with customers drive activity and monitor performance on an on-going basis.Work closely with internal teams in Marketing, Finance, Operations and HR to agree and implement account strategies.Ensure the delivery of the financial KPIs in relation to volume, sales, profit through a joint company and client business plan and collaborative forecasting.Capability to operate at a very senior level.Efficient time management in order to meet tight deadlines.Excellent communication skills.Able to work efficiently and accurately under pressure.Able to work as part of a team or individually.Professional, approachable and helpful when communicating with clients and colleagues.Analytical and Strategic.A Strong Negotiator.Excellent PowerPoint and Excel skills

The Key Account Manager - Europe:Work closely with the European Sales Director to execute their European sales and distribution strategy and exceed revenue and profit goals in the territoryManage a number of territories across Europe through their distribution partnersContinually evaluate and optimise their strategy based on local market context, competitor and industry trendsManage all stages of the sales process, from prospecting to negotiation, closing and executing dealsManage day to day relationships with distributors. Continually monitor, evaluate and identify opportunities to grow their sales and profitabilityWork closely with the marketing team to identify effective trade marketing plans and grow the sell-in and sell-out of the key accountsManage omnichannel selling strategies, create and maintain a view of the contribution margin of each channelEvaluate rolling forecast against the annual plan on a monthly basisManage P&Ls for key customers, within profitability parameters agreed with HQManage and own all commercial aspects of assigned accounts such as price lists, marketing budget and JBPsDevelop and recommend insightful recommendations for growth opportunities, including partnerships, business development & NPDCommutable to a West London office 2 days per week.The Successful Key Account Manager - Europe:Proven track record within an international / export sales role or a proven track record within a National Account Manager role managing UK retail accounts, with a desire to move into an international roleProven track record managing distribution partners across European markets / proven track record managing UK national retail accountsExperience within beauty / wellness / personal care / FMCG is a mustExperience with successful new product and market launchesSuccessful track record of delivering on ambitious growth targetsExperience owning/running a P&L and working with all functions across the business - sales/operations/finance to drive the category agendasExperience working with Marketing teams to build out retail and trade marketing plansStrong business and commercial acumenOutstanding negotiation skills and experience with negotiating retail or distribution agreementsOutstanding critical thinking and problem-solving skillsAble to multitask, prioritise, and manage time efficientlyGoal-oriented, organised team playerAbility to travel throughout EuropeCommutable to a West London office 2 days a week.

Joining this firm as an Accounts Manager or Senior Accounts Manager, you will bring your background as an all-round accounts, and general accountancy practice professional to manager the delivery of services to a wide ranging client portfolio building client relationships, managing the compliance delivery and reviewing/mentoring a wider team.You will also lead on delivering added value, advisory and planning work to clients.There is also a clear progression path to Partnership. A successful applicant should have:· Completed ACA/ACCA qualification - CIMA ineligible · 2+ years' post-qualification experience· All-round accounts/tax career background gained within any of small, medium/large (Top 50/20/10) accountancy firm environments· 1+ years' management experience in a UK-based public practice (not industry)· Have strong communication skills and client-facing experience

Key responsibilities include:Managing the demand forecasting process for all products.Analysing supply chain trends and performance.Communicating effectively with internal teams and external suppliers.Implementing strategies to optimise inventory levels.Overseeing the procurement process to ensure product availability.Developing and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers.Monitoring and managing risks within the supply chain.Reporting on supply chain performance and making recommendations for improvements.A successful Commercial Forecasting Manager should have:Proven experience in a similar role within the Technology & Telecoms industry.Strong analytical skills and proficiency in forecasting techniques.Excellent communication and negotiation skills.A keen attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Develop and implement effective sales strategies, with P&L responsibility for your accountsLead on negotiations, JBPs and contracts Plan, execute and activate promotional material with marketing teamsBuild and maintain strong internal and external relationshipsManage cross-functional projects to ensure deadlines are metMonitor market trends, research consumer markets and competitors' activitiesPrepare monthly, quarterly and annual sales forecastsReport on sales results and market trends to senior managementThe successful candidate should have:Experience working at National Account Manager level or above within FMCG (spirits a bonus)Managed at least one of the top 4 grocers with full P&L responsibilityStrong negotiation skills and proven experience agreeing contracts and JBPsExcellent relationship building and communication skillsExposure to fast-paced, leaner sales teamsExperience forecasting, agreeing promotional activity and working cross-functionallyA full, clean UK driving license

The Commercial Contracts Manager position based in Dorset will need to have the following skills and experience:Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide variety of commercial and technology agreements, including Master Services Agreements (IT) with related Statements of Work, Sub-Contractor agreements, Confidentiality Agreements, Referral Agreements and Partner Agreements, Independent Contractor Agreements, IT and SaaS agreements, general commercial agreements, etcWork closely with a variety of internal stakeholders, (including sales, finance, HR, marketing, products and project management teams).Identify, advise and mitigate legal and commercial risks.Identify and consult internally with key stakeholders on legal risks in connection with the development of new products and / or services.Assist with the resolution of issues that arise and assisting with pre-litigation legal disputes and inquiries as requiredProvide general guidance and training on legal issues affecting the business.The successful candidate for the Commercial Contracts Manager position will need to have the following skills and experience:Experience of review and drafting of a range of commercial contractsExperience of working with IT contracts would be an advantageExcellent communication skillsBe able to manage conflicting priorities and deadlinesHave excellent attention to detail

The General Manager UK (Commercial) - Fragrances will be responsible for the following:Full P&L and budget responsibilitiesDrive commercial business growth in UK and manage distributor markets in Greece, Turkey and ItalyManage department heads of Sales, Customer Service, Lab, Marketing, Perfumery and Evaluation in UKWork with UK manufacturing team to deliver outstanding services to customersWork with the relevant team to establish competitive sales and business development capabilitiesIdentify potential new customers / KA and create awareness networks to generate new business interestsHelp local country team navigate the business development pathway to ensure they effectively approach and capture the business opportunitiesEstablish a direct relationship with customers to help them achieve their objectives and build long term relationshipIncrease the connectivity of customers and my client's technologies to support their desired outcomesPositioning and bundling products ranges to provide value add initiatives to generate revenueUtilise data to identify target opportunities and develop effective business initiatives and events to generate growthShare market intelligence insights and data to ensure appropriate action is taken to position my client as a choice of considerationDevelop targeted and scalable communications to promote the my clients technology to customersProvide leadership to the overall team and ensure necessary collaboration and communication between the sales team and all support functionsInspire relevant team and resources to collaborate and work transparentlyEnsure and encourage best practice and success stories are shared across the organisationThink strategically, analytically and solve problems through investigation and research and shows judgement in decision makingDevelop and manage high performing teams across the functionsThe General Manager UK (Commercial) - Fragrances will come with the following relevant skills and experiences:Good level of education, degree essential and ideally relevant for the roleStrong experience in the Fragrance or relatable industry sectorUnderstanding of FMCG, Consumer Goods and Retail in relation to high level customer management and solutionsStrong financial and analytical skills as well as sales and business developmentExperience of no just the UK but international business and ideally markets such as Turkey, Italy and GreeceTrack record of developing and implementing sales and business development strategic plans that have delivered strong positive outcomesExcellent leaderships skills - ideally of 1st and 2nd line management across large or multiple functional teamsStrong track record of working cross functionally across a large organisation, with excellent communication and presentation skillsA hands on leader, driving from the front and who is results and business focusedAble to commute to our Hertfordshire head office here in the UK

Develop and maintain comprehensive, best in class, global revenue reporting by customer, product, segment and region for US subsidiaries.Analyse US revenue trends, variances, and anomalies to provide insights and commentary to senior management.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and timely revenue recognition in accordance with accounting standards.Identify areas of improvement within the quote-to-cash process and recommend enhancements to drive efficient, consistent, and accurate global revenue reporting.Work closely with sales operations, billing/collections and business applications teams to continuously augment process and automation solutions related to revenue reporting & revenue recognition.Monitor the effectiveness of implemented changes and adjust as necessary.Maintain detailed documentation of revenue processes and improvements made.Stay up to date and become subject expert with industry regulations and accounting standards related to revenue recognition under US and UK GAAP including the Standing Selling Price analysis.Maintain Day 5 revenue close and subsequent Day 8 board reporting deadlines.Involvement with sales & marketing initiatives to ensure correct revenue recognition.Oversight of royalty revenue relationships.This role will manage the Revenue Analyst in the UK.Qualified accountant with 3+ years of post qualified experienceRevenue experience ideal but not essentialCommercial acumen with the ability to work with stakeholdersGood understanding of accounting and reporting standardsStrong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret financial data and provide insights to support decision-making.Advanced excel skills desired.Experience with NetSuite and/or SalesForce would be preferred but not required.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels.

As the day-to-day Commercial lead, you will own the primary relationship with the relevant retailer buyers & commercial contacts, ensuring proactive & collaborative joint business plans are executed flawlessly. Based in Bradford, this position requires an individual with proven track record in managing key accounts and developing strategies to drive sales. You will:Be the lead contact with your customer and manage both the immediate and the long-term relationship with the customerCreate & execute the business plan day to day, whilst levering varied solutions to maximise profits and minimise the cost of any planIdentify, manage and deliver profitable solutions to commercial, operational and seasonal challengesDeliver the internal annual operating plan and drive sales, profitability and operational targets in partnership and collaboration with the customer - developing recommendations to feed into the trading and category visionSupport the delivery of the high-level plan and any contractual commitments, and overall business objectivesInfluence a cross-functional team and represent the customer's needs internally - helping the business and the customer to win in the market - inputting in to CDP alignment and range builds such as Retail Merchandise, Customer Operations, Product offerings, Marketing and promotions.Own weekly alignment meetings, post-implementation reviews and lead update meetings with the support of the wider teamAssist the development and mentoring of team membersTake responsibility for your continued personal developmentA successful Account Manager/ Category Manager should have:A degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field.Previous experience in account management or category management within the retail industry.Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret sales data.Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM software.