National Account Executive
National Account Executive
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Job Description
Edgewell is not just a company but a vibrant global community of6800 visionaries doers and makers. Our family of over25 personal care brands serves people in more than50 countries. We are dedicated to infusing joyfulness into every aspect of our work. Our pledge goes beyond our products with our fundamental value ofPeople Firstguiding us to foster a diverse inclusive and respectful environment where every team member can flourish and celebrate our shared achievements.
National Account Executive
London UK
Hybrid Working
Attractive salary & benefits
Lets Talk About You
Youre ambitious but you want a career with purposewe love that. Youre up for a challenge and ready to write the next chapter of your career story with a great group of encouraging colleagues. You want to make your mark and let your personality shine.
We are looking for an experienced Professional to join Edgewell Personal Care a global consumer goods business with a portfolio of over 25 brands (Wilkinson Sword Schick Hawaiian Tropic Carefree Bulldog Skincare for Men Jack Black and recently acquired Cremo Grooming just to name a few!).
Now Lets Get Down to Business
Pro-actively support the Account Lead in delivering budgeted volume net sales and gross margin targets within the designated account portfolio.
Pro-actively seek out and exploit all sales opportunities consistently to achieve short- & long-term company objectives.
Heres a sample of what youll get up to:
- Network with appropriate internal & external contacts to ensure efficient day to day running of the business developing positive working relationships to maximise leverage for all our brands.
- Manage promotional activity under Account Lead supervision by owning the planning delivery and post evaluation of promotions and recommending any improvements to deliver better return on future promotional investment.
- Attend external account meetings as and when required to build working relationships within Retailers and increase our knowledge base and understanding of their businesses.
- Develop expertise in Account Reporting Systems e.g. Tesco Link; by running weekly or ad hoc reports to help support decision making and develop recommendations in conjunction with the Account Lead to optimise business performance e.g. Reduce stock holding highlight non-compliance top/bottom performing stores etc.
- Identify & Win New Business that is aligned to our Commercial & Customer Strategy.
- Promote a culture of excellence through continuous improvement in all aspects of the job and all functions thus exceeding expectations of external and internal customers.
- Undertake field visits as required to investigate specific store issues and monitor in-store activity.
- Provide Accurate Forecasts to the business and ensure effective communication with Demand Planning and Brand team to deliver agreed SOP service level & working capital targets
- Support the Account Lead to develop KPIs and metrics for key accounts to produce volume value profit share distribution ranging pricing space and display.
- Support the Account Lead with all administration relevant to the designated accounts. For example responsibility for New Line Set Up Pricing Amendments Promotional Briefing liaising with Field Merchandising Team to deliver agreed activity in accordance with account deadlines.
- Pro-actively develop your skills knowledge and attitude to continually maximise your potential and contribution.
Are You Ready to Show Us What Youve Got
While your experience is of course important were all about making useful things joyful so we love when our prospective candidates are passionate about this too.
Heres what we are looking for:
- Graduate or equivalent in a business-related subject (desirable)
- English and Maths (GCSE C level or above) or equivalent
- Commercial experience (Sales Buying Marketing Category Development) within an FMCG environment.
- Demonstrate achievements and experience in a Sales Executive in a similar environment.
- Demonstrate experience of managing multiple tasks simultaneously and achieving deadlines.
- Working knowledge of UK Trade Environment (preferred).
- Working knowledge of retailer systems e.g. Tesco Retail Link (preferred).
- Computer literate (essential) in Microsoft Office (including Excel PowerPoint)
- Valid Driving License
- Planning
- Thirst for knowledge
- Interpreting information
- Thoroughness in Preparation
- Organisational Awareness
- Organisation
- Maximising Business Opportunities
- Delivering Business Opportunities
- Achieving Results
- Impact and Influence
- Analytical Intelligence
- Handling People
- Collaboration
- Teamwork
- Networking
- Customer Focus
- Verbal and written communication/presentation skills
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Previous commercial experience (Sales or Marketing)
- Previous customer management e.g. customer service experience
Working Relationships
- Reports to Account Lead
- Key relationships internally will include Marketing (including brand and category management) Customer services demand planning sales team finance
- External engagement will include customers & agency contacts
Job Tools
- Computer /lap top & associated software (Microsoft office SAP Fox customer specific applications)
- Other equipment related to point of sale & brand merchandise trade show items
Work Environment
- Some Travel Requirements on ad hoc basis mainly within the UK
- Some hours outside and beyond typical business hours including evenings and weekends
What we offer
Competitive salary Hybrid working possible bonus car allowance employee assistance programme life assurance discounted Edgewell branded products core working hours 25 days annual leave free beverage & snacks sports & social club membership casual smart dress code and a great boss!
Now take the nest step
If youre looking forward to progressing your career with us then were looking forward to hearing from you. Please email an up-to-date CV in English along with your salary expectations. Alternatively feel free to pass onto your teammates who may be interested. For information about this great company visit .
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Edgewell is an equal opportunity employer. We do all we can to create a collaborative and diverse global team where good ideas can thrive and our colleagues can learn and lead. We prohibit discrimination based on age color disability marital or parental status national origin race religion sex sexual orientation gender identity veteran status or any legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws. We listen deeply and speak directly to create an environment thats open to difference. We aim to bring joy to not only the products we create and the people we serve but our colleagues across the globe too.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
