We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced professional to join our team as a National Account Manager. This key role will be responsible for managing key accounts and driving business growth through strategic partnerships.
Key Responsibilities:
* To secure best daily/weekly prices from suppliers for all products purchased.
* Ensuring products are purchased at the right time, to specification and at a good price.
* Ensure products meet and exceed target margins through strong buying.
* Confirmation of customer range preference and listings for events.
* Liaise with World suppliers to ensure timely arrival of all seasonal and standard packaging and product and building positive, long-term relationships.
* Communication and booking of product in advance for key seasonal events.
Main Responsibilities:
Purchasing: Ensuring that the best possible products are sourced from suppliers, while maintaining high-quality standards.
Key Account Management: Building and maintaining strong relationships with key customers, negotiating pricing and terms, and implementing sales strategies to drive business growth.
Stock Management: Overseeing inventory levels, ensuring timely ordering and delivery of products, and maintaining efficient stock management processes.
The ideal candidate will have experience working as a plant buyer/seller in the horticulture sector, excellent IT skills, particularly Excel, and excellent interpersonal skills.
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and above is required. The successful candidate will be based in [location], Ireland.