Hasbro UK have a job going with a 9 month contract to cover maternity leave. Here is the advert which is for a Business Account Manager.
"Due to maternity leave, the UK sales department based at Stockley Park
is seeking a business account manager to join its existing team. ??The
purpose of this role is to support the team in driving sales through
accounts to achieve company sales and profit targets.
The
successful candidate will be responsible for implementing and
monitoring account current business plans, along with a section of the
product portfolio.
The candidate will be required to influence
and negotiate with the account to maximise sales, and execute and
monitor agreed promotions within the business plan.
The role
requires the employee to network across external customers and internal
contacts and monitor stock availability as well as handling day to day
account requests.??
The successful candidate will be of graduate
calibre, ideally with experience of working in the toy industry or in a
FMCG/consumer durables UK market place.
Candidates will
possess a minimum of two to four years experience in sales, along with
an excellent understanding of account systems, processes and trading
tactics.??
The ability to use influencing and negotiating skills
to achieve results is essential, along with clear persuasive
communication.
The firm is seeking a numerate individual who has the ability to analyse data and sales information.
The
ability to be adaptable and be prepared to be flexible covering a
variety of work within the team during the cover period is also
necessary.??
The successful candidate must be result oriented,
and possess good prioritisation skills. An adaptable and flexible
manner is essential for this role, and candidates must be able to
demonstrate enthusiasm and passion.
Excellent understanding of
account systems, processes and trading tactics is essential, along with
exposure to trade marketing.
Candidates must possess
intermediate level knowledge of MS Office including Outlook and Excel,
and have the ability to drive and travel in the UK/Ireland.
Closing date: 11th September 2009
Interested parties should send a CV with a covering letter stating why they are suitable for this position and post it to:
Hasbro International,
Human Resource Department,
2 Roundwood Avenue,
Stockley Park,
Uxbridge,
Middlesex,
UB11 1AZ.
Alternatively you can e-mail your CV to: careers@hasbro.co.uk
Please quote the job title.
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