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- Package
- £40-48K + Company Car
- Location
- South Coast to London (Home/Field based)
- Sectors
- Disciplines
- Posted
- 25/07/2024
- Closed
- 22/08/2024
Key Account Manager (Drinks Packaging) (Ref: PK8383)
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KEY ACCOUNT MANAGER (DRINKS PACKAGING)
Location: South Coast to London (Home/Field based)
Salary: £40-48K + Company Car + Pension + Benefits
An independently owned business providing high-quality packaging solutions to the UK Food & Drinks industry are seeking a Southern based Key Account Manager to manage and grow relationships with customers in the alcoholic drinks sector. Work collaboratively to develop strategic growth plans. Meet/exceed annual sales and retention targets within the assigned territory.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute retention and growth strategies based on market trends and customer needs.
- Identify and prioritise customers for growth, achieving volume, value, and margin goals.
- Manage pricing, margins, and P&L for the sector.
- Own forecasting by sector and customer, communicating with Material Development and Planning teams.
- Maintain regular contact with customers via face-to-face, video, phone, or email.
- Understand customer product lines and future needs to support commercial growth.
- Communicate pricing and lead times to aid customer decision-making.
- Stay updated on market changes and introduce the company to new market entrants.
- Provide commercial and technical support to customers.
- Represent the company at trade shows and industry events.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Strong collaborative working and customer focus.
- Commercially aware with strategic decision-making skills.
- Knowledge of the FMCG manufacturing industry, especially food, drink, and packaging sectors.
- Familiarity with packaging materials, Good Manufacturing Practice, bottling line technologies, Quality Assurance & Control, ISO standards, and food safety legislation.
- Understanding of product development processes.
- Excellent communication, presentation, analytical, and negotiation skills.
- Project management experience.
- Proficiency in MS Office suite.
Additional Requirements:
- Valid driving licence.
- Occasional travel to Europe.