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Apply by clicking on the link https://silvercross.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=b334b1d3-d3e3-44c3-ae79-7295c436f487 Purpose of the role: You'll maintain, develop and manage Silver Cross revenue growth, gross margin and performance with our National Accounts such as Argos, John Lewis and Very.
With excellent stakeholder management and commercial focus, liaise with both external and internal stakeholders to review, implement and deliver tactics, and optimisations for both in-store and online execution, that drive volume and value.
Collaborating with our internal teams to develop high level data management and analytical skills, create and maintain performance tracker and any required business reporting on key metrics for internal stakeholders and the SLT team This is a great opportunity to join the most recognised Nursery Brand in the UK.
With big plans ahead, it's an extremely exciting time to be a part of the Silver Cross family.
Responsibilities Reporting directly into the UK Head of National Accounts you will be responsible for managing and growing sales within a portfolio of National retail accounts.
Key accounts could include Argos, John Lewis, and Next.
You'll also; · Achieve sales targets and drive revenue growth within assigned accounts.
· Develop and implement account-specific business plans, including promotional plans, pricing strategies, product launches and Marketing plans.
· Analyse account performance data and use insights to develop and implement action plans to improve sales and profitability.
· Work collaboratively with internal teams to ensure customer needs are met and product launches are successful.
· Represent the company within stores linked to your accounts.
· Provide regular sales and market trend reports to senior management and other relevant stakeholders.
· Implement and manage JBP for assigned accounts, regularly having account strategy reviews with the Head of Nationals.
Qualifications - An established National Account Manager, preferable within the nursery industry, with evidence of sales growth.
- Experienced at managing accounts with physical stores and digital platforms - Experience of creating ranging and marketing plans, with support - Confident with trading terms, understanding P&L impact, reading sales data and forecasting and stock planning.
- Strong internal and external relationship building skills - Proficient with PowerPoint and Excel - Working from home with regular travel to stores and retailer HO's.
Midlands or South based would be ideal - An organised, motivated self-started who enjoys a face paced environment What's in it for you; -25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, plus a day off for your birthday, plus the opportunity to buy five extra days holiday.
-Salary sacrifice pension with 5% company contribution, available to all ages -Cash Health Plan- get money back on treatments -Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme -Retail discounts -Short day working every last Friday of the month -Regular communication events -Regular social activates