Regional Account Manager Independent Retailers - Midlands remitExcellent salary and benefitsPredominately remote / field basedOccasional travel to NW Head Office I am currently working with a hugely successful supplier of electrical products who are now looking for an Account Manager with experience in the Independent channel (Electrical, Garden Centre, Department Stores) to join their Sales team on a full time, permanent basis. ?They are looking for someone to cover the Midlands Region therefore you will be ideally based on patch, however all locations will be considered. As the head office is based in the North West you will work from home / on the road visiting clients, with occasional visits to our head office.As Account Manager your role will include:Ultimate responsibility for all aspects of the successful management of designated independent channelBudget and PandL responsibility for managed account/sDevelop very strong relationships with independent contacts across electrical retail, department stores, kitchen studios and garden centres. Employing highly effective and efficient communicationIdentify and maximise all viable sales opportunitiesEffectively plan and manage retailers'' range and promotional calendarsProvide detailed sales vs. budget reports and analysisSkills and experience required:Independent channel experience (Electrical, Garden Centre, Kitchen studios, Department Stores)Ability to build rapport and communicate effectively at all levelsAbility to lead