Job Description
The world is noisier than ever, with millions of brands competing for seconds of attention but how do we at Brand Addition stand out? We add heart and soul to goods and gifts that build brand love. We add purpose to products that spread more joy and less junk. We add emotion to everyday items that inspire connection. When you only have a second to make an impression adding what matters makes every moment count.
Brand Addition is a business that helps global brands build culture, awareness, and meaningful connections. We extend our client values in thoughtful, sustainable, globally conscious ways to create branded moments that people love. In an industry of excess - we will lead through sustainability to generate wellbeing for generations to come, what we do today can determine what kind of place that will be. We will continue to build amazing products while strengthening careers and client relationships. Here at Brand Addition, we work across oceans and continents to build a better, brighter future for our partners, our people, and our planet.
Requirements
Who we're looking for:
We're looking for an experienced and driven Account Manager, ideally with previous experience of working within the promotional merchandise industry for a 12 month fixed term contract (Maternity Cover). Reporting to the Account Director, you will have a strong passion for sales and you will manage a range of high profile corporate clients with a value in excess of £2.5M. You will be supported by the Brand Addition customer service, buying, design, compliance and logistics teams.
Requirements for the role:
Be of graduate calibre with at least 5 years' previous corporate account management. Experience ideally gained in a vibrant and fast paced merchandise environment.
Have a proven track record of hitting and exceeding sales target.
Experience of working on complex, large, corporate merchandise programmes.
Be commercially focussed, with a proven ability to grow and network with multiple clients.
Ideally to have a corporate promotional merchandise background.
Be highly creative and able to develop stock and bespoke product from concept through to production.
Have the ability to develop and maintain relationships at all levels.
Have excellent communication and presentation skills (both written and verbal).
Organisational skills and excellent attention/ keen eye for detail.
Ability to prioritise and possess good all-round for computer literacy.
Project management experience in relation to large client led promotions.
Be open to potential for European travel to network accounts.
Analytical sales experience, understanding sales reporting history and implementing a strategy looking forward.
Experience in managing client e-commerce merchandise solutions.
Be a real team player, with personality, empathy and the drive to succeed, with exceptional organisational skills and excellent attention to detail is crucial for this role.
Benefits
Our Culture:
Brand Addition offers you the opportunity to work in a responsible and challenging role within a dynamic, international, and ambitious environment. We're informal but hard working and great teamwork and collaboration are key to our success. We are all proud to be part of the BA family; we all share the same passion and dedication to the company, we champion diversity and inclusion and respect difference, because it makes us stronger.
Our teams operate across oceans and collaborate across continents, leveraging diverse perspectives to create amazing things together. It may be fast paced but it's a fun and friendly place to work. We have a big footprint globally but remain personal and transparent. You can expect quality, sustainability, and value to be at the heart of everything that we do. You'll have the support of a close network of colleagues and managers, and every day is different here!
Reward and recognition:
We offer Global Development Opportunities - Remote Working - Flexible Working - Early Finish Friday and a Subsidised Wellbeing Programme to name a few.
Position to thrive:
Whether you are early in your career or a seasoned professional, Brand Addition provides you with everything you need to excel in your job and for personal growth, to be the best version of you.
We are an equally opportunities employer and encourage flexible working through family friendly working hours.