London, UK
Account manager
at Indian Ocean
Indian Ocean is looking for an account manager to join its team in London.
Luxury outdoor furniture specialist Indian Ocean are recruiting an account manager, this is an exciting role for an experienced sales account manager with the ambition and experience to join us at a key time in the growth of the company.
You will be responsible for growing trade sales and developing long-term profitable relationships with your portfolio of assigned clients, nationally and internationally. You will liaise between clients and cross-functional internal teams to ensure the timely and successful delivery of our outdoor furniture according to client’s needs. Ability to speak French required.
Main specific responsibilities:
- build and maintain strong, long-lasting customer relationships
- using an existing network of industry contacts to generate new business
- identify and grow opportunities within territory to ensure sales targets are met
- delivering sales presentations to high-level executives
- attending client meetings, trade shows (both UK and international)
- completing administrative work, as required
- ensure the timely and successful delivery of our products according to customer needs and objectives
- communicate clearly the progress of monthly/quarterly initiatives
- forecast and track key account metrics
Skills and experience:
- proven account management experience within luxury furniture/design industry; furniture highly desirable
- demonstrate ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels
- experience in delivering client-focused solutions based on customer needs
- proven ability to manage multiple projects, while paying strict attention to detail
- excellent listening, negotiation, interpersonal and presentation skills
- excellent verbal and written communications skills
- strong organisational skills
- ability to meet and establish deadlines
- flexibility and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- ability to work independently using own initiative
- seven+ years of experience
- competent use of Microsoft Excel, Word and Power-point packages
- BA/BSc degree or equivalent
- ability to communicate and conduct business in French
Please submit your cover letter and CV by clicking the ‘apply’ button below.