Field Account Manager

Castore exists for one single reason to make athletes better. Our ethos is built upon the philosophy of BETTER NEVER STOPS an ideal deeply infused in our DNA and something we strive to live every single day. We utilise advanced engineering and unique technical fabrics to create the highest quality sportswear in the world for athletes who demand the very best. Designed with a passion for innovation with specialist features to help to optimise athletic performance in all conditions.

The founders vision is to build Castore into a brand respected across the globe for a deep and unrelenting commitment to engineering the highest quality sportswear in the world with no stone left unturned in its search for innovation and performance enhancement.

The sportswear market has been dominated by a small clique of massmarket brands and the vision is for Castore to be a premium alternative to these the natural brand of choice for discerning athletes who demand the very best.

The Role

An exciting role has been made available for a Field Account Manager to join our team to manage and develop a number of our current accounts.

As Castore continues to develop our product range in line with some of the worlds leading athletes you will be responsible for developing our growing business with our Key accounts across our Mainline and Teamwear categories.

As a key member of the UK Wholesale Team you will assume a lead role in our relationship with internal functions such as our product and marketing teams helping drive the customer needs that will help us deliver against our ambitious growth plan.

Responsibilities

Responsible for managing the business relationship with our wholesale partners.

Responsible for delivering multi category account plans ensuring that Castore is positioned to deliver growth aligned to category strategy.

Support our internal product teams by analysing and utilising data and insight to help inform and drive strategy and future opportunities.

Provide internal functions with regular brand and retailer performance reports bringing the voice of the customer into the business.

Total ownership for building forward orders and ensuring stock is delivered on time and in full aligned to the category or product launch calendar.

Skills & Qualities

Essential Knowledge and Experience:

Experience working as an Account Manager or comparable role in a forward order process business with a proven record of achievement.

Experience of working in a B2B environment managing a business process with Retailers Brand Partners Distributors and or Sales Agents.

Ability to work crossfunctionally liaising with peer groups across the business to drive efficiencies and results.

A passion for Sports with an understanding of our key categories; Motor Sports Training Football Golf Tennis.

Working within strict deadlines and able to be adaptive to changes.

Comfortable in a fastpaced and everchanging business environment.

Excellent planning and organisation skills.

Flexible approach and willingness to further learn & adapt in a fast pace growing business.

Personal Qualities:

Computer literacy (Microsoft suite) Excel Word Outlook

Excellent presentation skills

Excellent numeric skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Be a Team Player

Be results Driven

Share our ambitious outlook

Have a Better Never Stops Attitude

What We Offer

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus scheme

25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)

Modern city centre offices in Manchester

An opportunity to work with global sporting partners

Office breakout space with pool tables dart board and TVs

A chance to build a career with a fast paced high growth brand

Employee assistance programme

Generous staff discount