Account Manager – North

Key Account Manager – North

Do you experience dealing with run specialist retailers?

Are you passionate about product?

Do you enjoy working in an entrepreneurial environment?

MacGregor Black are partnering with a leading outdoor accessories brand on the search for a Key Account Manager. This is a permanent role, offering remote working with travel across the North of England.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver profitable, sustainable growth with independent and key accounts in the UK
• Present and sell the brand, driving business with pre-orders and re-orders
• Maintain and further develop both existing and new strategic customer accounts
• Work with the marketing team and customers to support and activate campaigns
• Organize and conduct product training and product test events across the UK to drive sell through and support customers.
• Participate in trade fairs and other marketing activities including weekends.  
• Collaborate with the rest of the UK team on sales and marketing strategies.
• Reporting to the UK Sales Manager and providing reports, forecasts and sales analysis

What are we looking for?

• Positive, solution-oriented and sales driven individual.
• A genuine interest in hiking, skiing, cycling and outdoor life in general, a keen interest in the running community & experience at event races is an advantage.
• A good relationship builder and communicates easily with different types of people
• Someone who takes pride in product quality and passion for working with a reputable brand
• An experienced salesperson, with at least five years of experience in sales management ideally in the outdoor / sporting goods industry
• Proficient in IT, specifically Excel and sales portals.
• A full UK driving license

Competitive salary available with benefits

Please contact Emily McMahon for further information.