Retail Account Project ManagerSwindon area | Up to £45,000 plus bonus | 8.30am-5.30pm | Monday-Friday | PermanentIntroductionAcorn by Synergie is recruiting for a Shop Fit Out Account Manager for a forward-thinking retail fit-out company. Applicants must have a background in shop fit out managing retail projects onsite.
Key Duties:*Maintain and develop strong relationships with new and existing clients and client-appointed partners.

*Ensure professional dialogue with clients and partners to a high standard expected of a client-facing role.

*Maximise client opportunities including managing enquiries, key cost documents and settling financial accounts within agreed timescales.

*Monitor and ensure accuracy of all client pricing documents.

*Review client templates to ensure all project elements are captured and priced correctly.

*Review and produce project final accounts and negotiate where necessary.

*Audit all new business estimating relating to assigned client accounts.

*Apply commercial judgement to ensure estimates, quotes and tenders secure new business.

*Work collaboratively with internal teams and suppliers to ensure project success.

*Support account tendering and produce successful tender documents and pricing.

*Liaise with clients and business partners on commercial position.

*Manage all assigned client projects to the highest standards.

*Oversee prototype development and manage client expectations.

*Monitor project quotations for accuracy against drawings and schedules.

*Manage stock levels to ensure efficiency and commercial performance.

*Agree final accounts with clients, subcontractors and suppliers.

*Produce accurate weekly reports on project quotation and final account status.

*Improve cost of sale and maintain margins within subcontract and labour categories.

*Report on targets and effectiveness of activity.

*Audit new business estimates for commercial competitiveness.

*Monitor pricing rates to ensure commercial viability.

*Maintain effective communication across all areas of the role.

*Establish tactical and strategic needs within the scope of the role.

*Update business sales forecast documents monthly.

*Comply with company protocols, standards and ethos.

Requirements:*Strong evidence of managing retail shop fit out projects.

*Strong liaison and relationship management skills.

*High standard of written and verbal communication.

*Ability to apply sound commercial judgement and negotiation skills.

*Recognised qualification or suitable experience in client account management.

*Experience within retail interiors and display equipment managing key retail clients.

*Ability to interpret drawings, schedules, bills of material, quantity analysis and client control documents.

*Understanding of working methods within various tendering processes.

What We Offer:*Up to £45,000 salary plus bonus.

*Hybrid working (two days from home, three office based).

Interested?Apply now or contact Kristy at the Acorn by Synergie Chippenham branch for more information.
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