Account Manager – Retail FMCG Permanent

Account Manager – Retail FMCG 

Our client is a highly reputable organisation with a well-established business team based in Dublin West. Their customers are mainly from the retail, consumer goods and FMCG sectors. Due to continued growth, they are now seeking an Account Manager who will be responsible for a key element of their customer base. 

A blended work model will be offered to the successful candidate which will balance remote working with office-based team activity.  Remuneration package includes an attractive base salary (ote €55K) plus car allowance and excellent added benefits.  

The Role:

• Further build customer relationships plus special responsibility for specified key client accounts
• Identify growth opportunities with existing customers and provide value-added services to current members.
• Support and actively participate in marketing campaigns with view to identifying potential new clients / sectoral opportunities
• Build strong business relationships through client visits, corporate networking at public events such as conferences, meetings and industry occasions
• Actively review and manage the CRM database and identify mailshot opportunities to selected clients
• Liaising and assisting Marketing Team with targeted marketing plans
• Contribute to market research activity, intelligence gathering and insights using traditional and digital methods
• Regular business / performance reporting on weekly / monthly / quarterly basis to senior executive team
• Ensure timely response to enquiries / applications from new and current customers
• Review customer application forms and regularly update information pack for sales team

The Successful Candidate:

• Excellent managerial skills – planning, leading and organising
• Strong Account Management experience plus a relevant qualification
• Proven communications / negotiations skills and ability to building lasting relationships
• Competent technology and report writing capabilities
• Ability to review numerical data – ideally some data analysis experience