German Account Manager in Salisbury - Honeypot People Ltd

YOU MUST BE FLUENT/ADVANCED IN GERMAN BOTH VERBALLY AND WRITTEN TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE

THIS IS AN OFFICE BASED ROLE, NO HYBRID OR REMOTE OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE

Our client is a market leader in it's sector, with a strong brand presence throughout Europe.

They are looking to recruit a fluent German speaking Account Manager to work alongside and support their German Trade customers.

Main Purpose of Job:

Responsible for managing business relationships with assigned customers (known as accounts) which may be a mixture of partner distributive, wholesale, retail and on-line customers.

Ensure all customers (supplied direct or in-direct) are authorised distributor or resellers, meeting the requirements of the European Partner Programme

Implement agreed activities with accounts that increase Brand presence, education and unit rate of sale – both instore and on-line.

Grow presence in-store by increasing their range, distribution and improving instore displays.

Proactively implement the Retail Club concept into market.

Grow the on-line presence by ensuring premium positioning is strengthened and customers are portraying the Brand and products to standards.

Manage customers’ experience – product knowledge, European Partner Programme, Education, Instore and online presentation, order fulfilment procedures, invoice accuracy and management, proactive communications.

Ensures company goals, brand activity, expenditure and profitability are achieved as expected.

Main Tasks of Job:

Present and educate products and initiatives to current and potential customers.

Develop and maintain business account plans in line with strategy.

Prepare presentations, proposals, marketing and educational plans to grow sales.

Positively influence customers’ sales teams to sell products

Prepare and execute action plans on schedule to achieve goals and prepare and communicate sales forecasts for improved production planning/customer service. Coordinate and liaise with colleagues to accomplish the work required.

Ensure the brand is presented on-brand, both in-store, in print & on-line – at all times. Develop and maintain sales materials and personal product knowledge. Establish, develop and maintain current client and potential client relationships. Work closely and collaboratively with both external partners and colleagues. Prepare a variety of status reports - activity, sales information, follow-up actions, etc. Analyse customer sales and stock information to ensure in-store displays are full. Improve promotional and activity impact through good analysis and resulting actions. Identify sales opportunities and prospects. Contact and follow up accordingly. Identify and resolve customer concerns, always in line with Brand goals.

Represent at Trade Exhibitions and Customer Events as required.

Complete customer administration as required. Communicate new product opportunities, special developments, information, or feedback gathered through field activity to appropriate colleagues. Follow health & safety requirements of the company.

Please note we regret that due to the high volume of CVs received we cannot give individual feedback to candidates. If you are not contacted within 5 working days of submitting your CV please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Honeypot People Ltd, is a UK-based agency providing specialist solutions within the Sales and Marketing Sector.