Exclusive/Retained: Global Marketing Activation Business seeks Category Premiums Account Manager

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES: Day-to-day liaison with local and global suppliers to procure Premiums/POS/promotional materials – key aspects being price negotiation/profit marginsProduce accurate customer quotations and ensure data integrity in IT systems and all client communication. Support in the development and ideation of materials alongside client marketing teams and internal adm stakeholdersMaintain a good level of operational management and manage day-to-day project tracking. Working on multiple projects at one time. Ensure all project milestones and deadlines are met in accordance with project Critical Path Quality Control - responsible for obtaining correct certification and documentation to ensure goods can be imported and exported to end market.Communicate order status to key stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of orders.Timely invoicing to client on receipt of delivery. To ensure effective communication with all team members through use of weekly meetings as appropriate.Supporting the team at operational level, providing logistical support and dealing with ad-hoc client requests.Ensure customer service is a priority. Identify and resolve all issues relating to customers within agreed SLA’s. Provide a support function for future planning, strategic development and business development planning.Maintain a good knowledge of the wider market and competitor activities for their specific brands/customers. CORE COMPETENCIES Planning and Organisation Communication and Presentation People Management Initiative Judgment and Decision-Making FlexibilityRELATIONSHIPSAccount DirectorsAccount ManagersCountry and Regional Management teamFinanceITREQUIREMENT PROFILE : (Qualification / Knowledge and Skills Required)Minimum 5 years account management experience with an international company. Demonstrated experience in account management of multiple customers on a global basis including product creation, pricing strategies, distribution techniques, packaging and strategic marketing principles applicable to the premiums industry.Proven track record in pro-active selling to customers in a related industry ideally with experience in the gifts and premium product categoriesVery good presentation skills with strong IT experience in MS Word, Excel and Power-point are essential. Experience managing, maintaining and developing the sales potential of major customers. Solid background in growing accounts.Good skills related to analysis assessment of business opportunity within allocated territory and pursuing profitable sales.Excellent organizational abilities to project manage multiple projects at any given timeExcellent problem-solving capabilities and ability to establish clear and measurable objectives.Personal characteristics: mature, proactive, good communication skills, a team player, service oriented, attention to detail and follow upStrong team spirit attitude Able to display excellent verbal and written communication skills in appropriate language and format to produce correspondence, progress reports, agreements, tenders, proposals and contracts.Understanding of individual cultural differences and ability to establish and maintain relationships with colleagues and customers.Ability to travel frequently to client meetings