Overview
My Client is a leading FMCG Organisation who have a number of iconic brands and due to continued growth, they are now looking to recruit a KEY ACCOUNT MANAGER to join the team. This is a strong opportunity to gain invaluable exposure and work with the Country Manager, who supports the team while giving space to perform in your role.
The Role
In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the National Account Managers who liaise with the various customers (e.g., Dunnes, Tesco, Musgraves).
Key Responsibilities
* Daily contact with Accounts Supply Chain personnel
* Review & processing of customer orders within agreed delivery lead time
* Order tracking – updating relevant files with order details
* Highlighting any potential issues to NAMs regarding orders (stocks and shorts)
* Prepare & submit promotional submissions to accounts in adherence with submission deadlines
* Communicate volume forecast changes to the Demand Planner (Supply Chain)
* Set up promotional pricing and update relevant account files with confirmation
* Work with Demand Planners to highlight changes needed in APO
* Manage promotional reviews and ensure updates on relevant files during the promotion week
* Maintain annual and monthly calendars for each customer account with a forward view
* Monitor promotion forecasts by customer and phasing to align with plan; communicate changes as needed
* Review pricing claims for validity and coordinate with NAM for sign-off
* Manage daily/weekly customer forecast vs. actual orders and communicate variances to Demand Planners
* Complete other requests deemed necessary by the National Account Manager
* Establish and develop relationships with internal and external peers
Key Requirements
* 2-3 years FMCG/Retail experience as an Account Executive
* Strong commercial, analytical and interpersonal skills
* Attention to detail is essential
* Strong Excel and Word skills are a must
Contact
If this position is of interest, please contact Denis Mac Sweeney - Associate Director at Amicus on 087 977 2742 or denis@amicus.ie. All applications are treated confidentially.
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