We are looking for a National Account Manager to join our UK Commercial Department selling our global artist paint and materials brands to leading UK retail and wholesale partners.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Reporting to the Mass Channel Director, you will be responsible for: developing and delivering the implementation of account-specific business plans; achieving account profitability and sales and growth targets; serving as the primary account contact, providing clear analytics on account performance; and providing account leadership. Responsibility focuses on optimising the distribution of the Colart portfolio of fine art and creative brands, the facilitation of consumer engagement activations, and gaining share of voice in-store and digitally within the account base, all whilst delivering strong commercial returns for the business.
Although the role is based in our vibrant office space in West London office, we offer a hybrid working model, and you will be required to travel extensively within the UK to meet with customers.
Your key accountabilities will include the following:
- Account Management Overview: Portfolio management is a key function, ensuring the mix is driving volume as well as generating a valuable return for both retailer and Colart.
- Relationship Management: Close networking with key stakeholders both internally and externally.
- Category Management: Closely monitor key performance metrics within the account base to provide insight into category/product trends. Deliver regular analysis and reports on the campaigns and recommendations for improvement.
- Brand Knowledge and Market Awareness: Intimate knowledge of core brands, their values, positioning, target consumers and personality. Our core leading global brands include, ‘Winsor & Newton’, ‘Liquitex’, ‘LeFranc Bourgeois’, ‘Conte a Paris’, ‘Snazaroo.’
- Digital Change Champion: Partnering with your account you will ensure Colart brands are represented online to ‘Best in Class’ standards, with brand pages and up-to-date product information pages.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Proven experience in leading key national retail accounts within a similar branded consumer goods business.
- Solid track record of developing internal and external relationships
- Demonstrated skills in achieving sales, profitability and budget goals and illustrating an understanding of a customer P&L
- Effective presenter; interpreting data, building and delivering decks
- MS Office proficient
ESSENTIAL SKILLS
- An interest in art and craft.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Resilience, perseverance and with a tenacity for developing business.
- Analytical and inquisitive with an attention to detail
- Self-motivator, with a professional approach
- Resourceful, flexible and creative.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Basic salary (from c. £45,000 p.a.)
- Bonus up to 10%
- Company car allowance
- Private healthcare
- A comprehensive benefits package including pension scheme, life insurance, employee assistance programme, 25 days annual leave, discount on Colart products
- Cycle to Work scheme
- A hybrid working model offering the flexibility of onsite and remote work
- A commitment to sustainability: our ambition is to be the most sustainable consumer-driven house of creative brands.
- A wellbeing programme including summer and winter parties and other fun events, complimentary breakfast on Tuesdays and drinks night on Thursdays
OUR DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSIVITY COMMITMENT
Many Voices. One Community.
At Colart, our Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity (DEI) vision is to become a company of choice with a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where all can thrive professionally and personally.
ABOUT COLART
Our brands are at the heart of our business and their unique heritage dates back to the early 18th century, inspiring artists and creative thinkers for generations. Today Colart is truly international company and a B-Corporation committed to sustainability and to placing the artist at the center of everything we do.
A Common Purpose Uniting Action
By working with Colart, you belong to a community that believes in the mission of “inspiring every artist in the world’’. This comes to life through our heritage brands, the pride we take in them and in our people who bring these brands to life. We have built a culture of openness that allows deeper connections between people and teams, curiosity that leads to new innovations and a safe environment in which to learn, fail and be your authentic self.
As an international business, we believe in flexibility, meaning we maintain global ways of working to bond us while respecting local cultures. We are still small and agile enough to foster powerful collaborations and connect with each other in ways that build strong relationships. Anyone can talk to anyone.
We are privately owned, with a parent company that empowers us to achieve our long-term focus. Our vision is of a sustainable, purpose-led future and a model of value creation. Together we are passionate about creating value in three ways; financially, environmentally and socially.
It is not just words. We act and care together! So, how do you want to play your part in Colart?
If you are interested in this role, please click here to apply online.