A well established and fast growing promotional merchandising company is looking for an experienced Sales or Account Director with industry experience to join and focus on growing a large flagship account. Strong earning potential , excellent growth prospects and a large and stable account to manage...

The Company

This London based company are recognised as one of the top businesses in their sector. Specialising in the design, production and delivery of promotional products for multiple sectors, they work with high value corporate clients multiple in sectors including, automotive, finance, food, technology and more. The company is proud of its office and workplace environment and the growing team are a welcoming, diverse and social group. As a direct result of the growth and retention of existing accounts, the business is very keen to speak with experienced Senior Account Management professionals in the promotional merchandising industry as they look for someone to help lead a flagship account...

The Role

Reporting directly to the Senior Management team, this important role will see the successful candidate working with a key retained client to foster lasting relationships and maximize revenue opportunities. You'll have the backing of an excellent junior team and enjoy the stability of a recently retained account for the next several years at least: Responsibilities will include:

• Developing and maintain relationships within all key departments for assigned client. including sales, marketing and procurement contacts.
• Understand client business initiatives, sales and marketing strategy, sales distribution channel, procurement process, brand strategy, brand identity guidelines, event schedules, ad campaigns, anniversaries, product introductions, in order to proactively present product ranges and secure merchandise orders.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of company’s product lines and processes, sales philosophy, and industry conditions to provide innovative support and technical assistance to customers.
• Help to manage and mentor more junior sales team members

The Opportunity

I think this is an outstanding opportunity for any seasoned promotional merchandise professional who's looking to join a business who're really focused on growth and have the means and track record to deliver. You'll be focused on managing a large account with demonstrable potential and one that has been retained for several years. You'll enjoy the support of an excellent wider team and the role offers the opportunity to be part of the senior leadership team moving forward.

We've placed 2 people into this business in the last 6 months who report excellent things and we're confident it's an environment in which people can thrive.

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