Account Manager
Swindon | Hybrid Working | Up to £45,000 + Car Allowance + Annual Bonus
Introduction
A rare opportunity has arisen to join a forward-thinking retail company based in the Swindon area.
This hybrid role offers a mix of office and home working and would suit an experienced Account Manager with a background in manufacturing, retail account management, retail interiors, or display equipment.
Working Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm, you will play a key role in managing major retail client relationships and ensuring projects are delivered successfully from enquiry through to completion.
Key Duties:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients and appointed partners.
- Ensure excellent levels of customer service and professional client communication.
- Maximise client opportunities within existing and new supply routes.
- Manage enquiries, quotations, pricing documents, and final accounts within agreed deadlines.
- Review project pricing documents to ensure accuracy and commercial viability.
- Produce and negotiate final accounts with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers.
- Audit new business estimates and support tender submissions.
- Work collaboratively with internal departments including procurement, project management, and account teams.
- Monitor project quotations against drawings, schedules, and specifications.
- Manage stock levels to maintain commercial efficiency.
- Produce weekly reports on project quotation and final account status.
- Support margin improvement and cost control initiatives.
- Update monthly sales forecast documents for assigned client accounts.
Requirements:
- Previous experience within manufacturing or retail account management.
- Experience managing retail interiors or display equipment projects preferred.
- Excellent client relationship management skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
- Commercially aware with strong negotiation skills.
- Ability to interpret drawings, schedules, bills of materials, and quantity analysis documents.
- Understanding of tendering processes and project costing.
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
- Able to work independently and collaboratively across teams.
What We Offer:
- Salary up to £45,000 per annum.
- Car allowance.
- Annual bonus scheme.
- Hybrid working arrangement.
- Monday to Friday working hours.
- Opportunity to work with a forward-thinking and growing retail business.
- Long-term career development opportunities.
Interested?
Apply now with your up-to-date CV or contact Kristy at Acorn by Synergie for more information about this opportunity in Swindon.
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