Account Manager

ACCOUNT MANAGER JOB SUMMARY: Are you a commercially driven Account Manager with experience in FMCG, retail or consumer products? Do you thrive on managing your own accounts, and bringing innovative products to market? This fast-growing, globally recognised FMCG company, supplying major retailers, are recruiting for a tenacious Account Manager to take ownership of key retail accounts and drive profitable growth. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a product-led business with a strong entrepreneurial culture, where you will have real autonomy, accountability and the opportunity to make a visible commercial impact. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ACCOUNT MANAGER: You will take full responsibility for managing and developing key accounts, overseeing the entire process from concept through to product launch and ongoing account growth. Account Ownership: Act as the primary point of contact for key customers, managing relationships and ensuring all commercial, product and operational requirements are delivered. Product Development: Identify market trends and collaborate with design, operations and overseas manufacturing teams to create innovative, trend-led product ranges. Commercial Management: Control pricing, costings, margins and forecasting to ensure sustainable and profitable growth. Project & Range Management: Manage the critical path from initial brief through to shelf, ensuring products are compliant, delivered on time and aligned with customer expectations. Customer Engagement: Lead and attend customer meetings, present seasonal ranges and confidently pitch new product concepts. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams including operations and account support to ensure seamless execution from sampling to delivery. Market & Trend Analysis: Monitor competitor activity, retail trends and consumer behavior to identify new growth opportunities. ABOUT YOU: We are looking for an ambitious and commercially focused Account Manager with: Experience in Account Management within FMCG, ideally with exposure to retail  / consumer goods / gifting / packaging /  general merchandise Strong understanding of margin management, pricing, costings and forecasting Experience managing high-volume accounts and complex product ranges within the FMCG space A proven track record of delivering new product development (NPD) to market (Ideal, but not essential) Confidence in your ability to present to buyers, and taking the lead in customer meetings / pitches A proactive, solutions-focused and positive mindset Experience working cross-functionally with design, sourcing or overseas manufacturing teams (highly desirable) BENEFITS:   Annual Salary up to £50k, depending on experience. Bonus scheme  Full time hours - based in Ringwood, but with flexibility / hybrid working, once established Opportunity to work in a friendly, collaborative team who are driven and ambitious! Opportunity for long term progression and a chance to develop the role and make it your own. For more information about this position, or to apply, please contact Joy Bruce at Collaborate Recruitment