Edgewell is a global team of over 6,000 visionaries, doers and makers. Our secret is people, and we have an inspiring and collaborative global force of them. Our portfolio of over 25 brands touches lives in more than 50 countries by making useful things joyful. Together, we reimagine good mornings and endless summers, strive for more sustainable ways to beautify and bond, and do it all with not only confidence but determination.
Business Account Manager
12 Month Contract (approximate)
Assago MI,
Hybrid Working
Let's Talk About You
You're ambitious, but you want a career with purpose—we love that. You're up for a challenge and ready to write the next chapter of your career story with a great group of encouraging colleagues. You want to make your mark and let your personality shine. Well, if you're interested in our Business Account Manager role, this might be your next step! We are looking for a proactive Sales professional to join Edgewell Personal Care - a global consumer goods business with a very strong portfolio of historical brands (Wilkinson Sword, Hawaiian Tropic, Bulldog Skincare for Men, Cremo Grooming).
Now, Let's Get Down to Business
Reporting into the Business Account Manager Coordinator you will deliver net sales and gross margin within account portfolio and a financial year in line with annual and strategic company objectives. You'll proactively seek out and exploit all sales opportunities consistently to achieve short & long term objectives as well as develop your skills, knowledge and attitude to help achieve the goals above and maximise your potential and contribution.
**Here's a sample of what you'll get up to**:
Achieve net sales and gross margin profit targets in all major accounts in line with annual and strategic objectives.
**External negotiation**: maximise sales and margins, constantly striving to grow sales and profit. Develop and implement Joint Business Plans with key accounts to secure breakthrough growth.
Constantly track customer performance and needs and proactively make recommendations to help improve customer performance & profitability. Maximise the use of all available data and information, in order to support all customer proposals with compelling strategic and commercial agreements.
Network extensively within accounts in all relevant departments, developing positive working relationships, in order to maximise sales and profits.
Ensure accurate forecasting. Liaise with Customer Services, Demand Planning and Supply Planning to maximise on-going availability and meet service level & working capital targets.
Strong relationship with Marketing & Category Development Department, in order to accomplish company objectives.
Very challenging Client portfolio, including some of our major customers (ie Esselunga, Bennet, Carrefour).
Are You Ready to Show Us What You've Got?
This is a great opportunity for someone with National Account professional experience.
Ideally you will have gained experience within an International Consumer Goods or Cosmetics company.
**Here's what we are looking for**:
Significant Account Management experience, ideally within FMCG.
Experience also in Discounter and Drugstore Channels is a plus.
Strong communication / presentation skills.
Strong reporting and analytical skills are essential.
Computer literate (essential) Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office.
Fluent Italian and English
What we offer
**Benefits**: Competitive salary, Target Bonus, Car Allowance, Hybrid working (2 days in the office), employee assistance programme, discounted Edgewell branded products, core working hours, casual smart dress code and a great boss!
Now Take the Next Step
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Edgewell is an equal opportunity employer. We do all we can to create a collaborative and diverse global team, where good ideas can thrive, and our colleagues can learn and lead. We prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. We listen deeply and speak directly to create an environment that's open to difference. We aim to bring joy to not only the products we create and the people we serve, but our colleagues across the globe too.