Account Director - Promotional Merchandise

The Company

This London company are one of the top businesses in their sector. Specialising in the design, production and delivery of promotional products for multiple sectors, they work with over 20 of the World’s most valuable brands in sectors including, automotive, finance, food, logistics, technology and retail. The company is proud of its office and workplace environment and the large team are a welcoming, diverse and social group. As a result of this growth, the company is very keen to speak with experienced Senior Sales professionals in the promotional merchandising industry who're interested in leading strategic business development efforts...

The Role

Reporting directly to the Senior Management team, this important role will see the successful candidate working managing a small portfolio of corporate accounts while also taking a leading role in business development strategy for the business. The focus will be on quality over quantity leads/pitch opportunities and business has an excellent and well structured team to support efforts.

• Develop and maintain relationships within all key departments for assigned clients, including sales, marketing and procurement contacts.
• Lead new business strategy and execution for the business, focusing on quality over quantity of opportunities.
• Understand client business initiatives, sales and marketing strategy, sales distribution channel, procurement process, brand strategy, brand identity guidelines, event schedules, ad campaigns, anniversaries, product introductions, in order to proactively present product ranges and secure merchandise orders.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of company’s product lines and processes, sales philosophy, and industry conditions to provide innovative support and technical assistance to customers.

The Opportunity

This company are extremely well backed and form part of large global group. They have a commitment to offering an excellent work and staff well-being is a top priority here. On top of this, they offer strong progression opportunities to senior leadership roles. Benefits include:

• Flexible and home working (3 days home working offered)
• Private Healthcare cover
• Above average Pension contribution
• 33 days holiday
• Bonus and commission structure

I've personally placed several people with this business and would be happy to provide a full job specification and company info on application or request (just drop me a message craig@stonorsearch.com)

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