KEY ACCOUNT MANAGER
At a glance
Mid-level Account Management role at Duncan Professionals Limited t/a Redwood. London.
Pay not stated
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What you'll do
- Put sales plans into action across your assigned UK accounts
- Grow customer relationships to influence sales and uncover further opportunities
- Handle client questions while strengthening awareness of the brand and products
- Produce monthly and yearly reports on key-account performance
- Guide marketing strategy for independent bookshops and help set the annual budget
What you bring
- Demonstrated sales experience in children’s publishing or another area of trade publishing
- Strong presentation and negotiation ability, with a professional approach
- A self-directed working style, initiative, and a high standard of customer service
Who this fits
You’ll suit this role if you can manage UK key accounts independently and build durable customer relationships. It is an individual-contributor position with no team management. The role is based onsite in London and covers accounts across the UK.
From the employer
Key Account Manager
Would you like to work for a leading and innovative children’s publisher? We have a fabulous opportunity for an experienced Key Account Manager to manage the key accounts in the UK sales market for this highly successful publisher of children’s books.
Based in London, the Key Account Manager will be responsible for sales across designated accounts in order to increase sales and build brand and product awareness. This role will not involve managing a team, but will involve managing a range of key accounts throughout the UK.
Key Responsibilities will include:
- Implementing sales plans across assigned accounts
- Build and manage strong relationships in order to influence sales and further opportunities
- Build the brand and product awareness
- Effectively deal with client queries
- Monthly and annual reporting on Key Account figures
- Oversee strategy of marketing to the independent bookstore area
- Work with Global Operations Director to deliver the sales strategy and set the yearly budget
This is a pivotal role in the sales team where it is essential to maintain strong relationships with customers and internal departments.
The successful person will have proven sales experience within children’s publishing or relevant experience within other areas of trade publishing. You will have solid presentation and negotiation skills, with a professional approach to work. You will be a driven individual with the ability to work independently; self-motivated with a high level of customer service/account management and initiative.
This role carries an attractive salary with great company benefits.
For further information please send your CV with a short cover letter, outlining your interest and salary expectations.
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