Head of Account Development

Head of Account Development

*Please note that this position can be based from anywhere in the UK

ManpowerGroup is a world leader in innovative workforce solutions. Every day, we connect more than 600,000 people to meaningful work across a wide range of skills and industries helping to power the success of clients around the world.

We are currently recruiting for a Head of Account Development to join our successful team based UK Wide.

Responsibilities:

• Responsibility for the management and guidance of two current National Account Managers
• As Head of Account Development you will also be responsible for the new business development of national accounts across MPG
• You will work closely with the ManpowerGroup branch network to ensure efficient delivery into our National Accounts.
• You will be responsible for liaising regularly with the internal sales teams and CORE teams across the business
• Maximise sales opportunities and be aware of in-store activities and promotions, category sales and commercial and operational targets.
• You will have the ability to identify business opportunities to increase brand visibility and presence and in turn drive sale
• Support in defining budgets, targets and strategy according to annual targets, market trends, launches/promotions & competitors' activities
• Negotiate the successful execution of the sales, marketing and plan within each account

Experience Required:

• Previous experience of managing a large or national account
• Sales Driven- must be willing to partake in new business development of national accounts
• Proven account management experience specifically negotiating with senior stakeholders within key/national accounts
• Previous experience of people management through influencing
• Must have a strong customer and client focus
• Experience of influencing and negotiating with teams at all levels
• Demonstrates good networking skills (internally and externally) and actively seeks to use contacts to further their own input, impact and influence
• Must have a high level of emotional intelligence, be a 'people person' and be extremely positive.

What's in it for you?

• An excellent base salary + bonus and car allowance
• Paid holiday and access to our ManpowerGroup Benefits Portal
• Work for a business that was voted one of the worlds most Ethical
• Excellent opportunity for career progress
• Have access to hundreds of available jobs across ManpowerGroup each year
• A clear and structured career path
• Work with an excellent, results driven team that are regularly recognised and rewarded for their success.

If you feel this may be the role for you. Please click ' Apply' for immediate consideration.