Account Manager – London
Account Manager – Vibe Dining & High Energy London
Position
To manage and develop relationships within the high-image accounts and mainstream accounts in the
sector, in order to achieve profitable brand-building objectives and achieve sales targets for all MHUK
brands through the proactive and innovative management of allocated resources.
You will be the preferred partner for your clients, dedicated to craft the best consumers experiences and to
deliver added value for both your customer and Moët Hennessy UK
Job Responsibilities
Account Management & Business Development
- Implement brand and organizational objectives through a strong and efficient network with On
Trade accounts
- Adapt and build on brand plans, generating innovative activations within brand guidelines.
- Manage, implement, and evaluate these activities (both tailored and generic) in target outlets.
- Prospect and recruit new clients
- Identify opportunities and recommend action for new brand initiatives.
- To maintain existing customer universe and manage renewals of all key customer contracts
- Develop and execute a sales strategy to grow MHUK business and visibility within this channel.
- Create and implement customer focused business plans.
- To demonstrate initiative and interest in increasing brand and product knowledge
Networking & Brand Experiences
- Develop a network of contacts and key influencers within the channel to maximize opportunities.
- Act as an ambassador for our portfolio, delivering consistently excellent training and educational
consumer events.
- To develop and strengthen relationships with wholesale representatives and key trade influencers.
- To Illustrate sharing of best practices through active networking with colleagues
Business Support & Monitoring
- Manage sector and brand-related budgets/resources to optimum effect within agreed guidelines.
- Manage credit, payment, and invoicing procedures within set timelines.
- Balance focus between high image and high-volume accounts
- Negotiate contracts with on-trade clients respecting the profitability of Moet Hennessy P&L
- To effectively manage the accounts P&L, building contract discussions and proposals accordingly.
- Use sales reporting systems to monitor, analyse and plan business performance against target.
- Gather and use comprehensive competitor information.
- To effectively use sales reporting systems to plan, monitor, report and analyses business
performance vs. plan
Profile
Languages:
- English
- Another international language is a plus
Professional experience & know-how:
- Thorough understanding of London On Trade
- Good knowledge of Wines and Spirits industry
- Proven business development or account management or equivalent experience
- Sales development
- Driving sales and relationships
Personal & interpersonal skills:
- Reliable
- Adaptable to various environments
- Strategic thinker
- Customer Focus
- Luxury mindset and good knowledge of the lifestyle industry
- Proactive, highly motivated and energetic profile
- Relationship Building
- Negotiating
- Planning
- Drive for Results/Perseverance
- Organization skills