Account Planner

3 weeks ago


Kenilworth, United Kingdom Akuma Sports Full time

We are seeking an Account Planner to join our dynamic team and help drive business growth.

**Responsibilities**:

- Receiving orders from customers and/or sales team and compiling all elements for the order to go to processing
- Establish and nurture strong relationships with existing and potential clients
- Act as a primary contact for clients, addressing enquiries, resolving issues and managing expectations
- Assisting Account Managers on sales pitches and sizing sessions
- Identify new business opportunities, conduct market research, and analyse competitor activities
- Working closely with all members of the sales team, aiding them to get as many meetings as possible:

- Distributing the incoming leads to the sales team and sending weekly reports to Directors on volume coming through
- Compiling monthly customer reports on behalf of the sales team (turnaround times, issues, spends) for them to complete their monthly reviews
- Sending samples for customers and keeping a log of these to ensure returned swiftly

**Requirements**:

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently, multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Strong organisational skills
- Strong relationship management skills

**Salary**: £16,072.15-£23,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Profit sharing
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Kenilworth: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- A-Level or equivalent (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Account management: 1 year (preferred)
- sales: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person