<p><strong>We are ASICS. </strong>And our five letters have meaning. ‘Anima Sana in Corpore Sano’ or a Sound Mind in a Sound Body.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>We’ve always believed in the positive benefits of movement. We’ve committed to this founding purpose, supporting more people to experience the transformative power of movement, on the body and the mind.</p><p>So, this is your chance to join a truly purpose-driven brand.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>As <strong>Key Account Manager UK</strong> you’ll be tasked with engaging with key customers from across the UK market – driving profitable market share growth with these assigned customers and maintaining valuable relationships to support our sales targets in all categories.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>An energetic self-starter with a proven sales background and strong commercial background, the work you do will play a major role in realising the business’s broader financial objectives and distribution strategy – enhancing perceptions of the ASICS brand globally.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>You could be the right person for this role regardless of your age, nationality, religious beliefs or gender identification. ASICS welcomes diversity in our people, their backgrounds and life experiences.</p><p></p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>Can you move minds?</strong></p><p>We’re looking for a talented, proactive and an influential salesperson who has a genuine affinity with the sports and leisure industry. A people-person who likes to travel, you’ll be tirelessly customer-orientated, combining excellent listening skills with powers of persuasion to maintain relationships with some of our largest key account customers.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>This role requires weekly travel within UK &amp; occasionally Europe plus regular visits to our UK base Head Office in Warrington. You will be reporting to our Sales Manager UK.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>As part of the role you’ll:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and drive development of the ASICS brands’ business and assigned customer portfolio and ensure consistent implementation of the sales strategy</li><li>Making weekly contact with your customers to review sales / orderbook</li><li>Pre-order intake twice per year.</li><li>Execute pre-determined marketing activities and sales within set budgets.</li><li>Provide realistic &amp; accurate plans / forecasts on customer performance and ensure customer compliance with agreements. (Bi-weekly/Quarterly/Long term forecasting)</li><li>Run sell-in meetings, create seasonal product assortments and go-to-market plans and agree on sell-out support in conjunction with support of the Marketing and Merchandising teams</li><li>Be an expert in understanding the Customers business</li><li>Work closely with Customer Service and Finance team to ensure an excellent customer service management to all accounts</li><li>Understand sell-out measures, spotting and analysing opportunities in season.</li><li>Market and competitors: Monitor and report on customers and competitors activities within the UK market and propose/initiate/take actions to the sustainable development of ASICS sales and market share.</li></ul><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>Does this sound like you?</strong></p><ul><li><strong>You’re self-motivated. </strong>You’re results-driven and continually strive to beat your targets.</li><li><strong>You’re organised and flexible. </strong>You’re able to adjust &amp; adapt to the ever changing market place dynamics &amp; company goals.</li><li><strong>You’re passionate about our products.</strong> You stay abreast of latest technologies and trends that our customers need to hear about.</li><li><strong>You’re empathetic.</strong> You understand people and what makes them tick, and take relationships from strength to strength with ease.</li><li><strong>You’re a team player. </strong>You’re not purely a one-person operation, and understand the vital role of pulling together to break new ground.</li></ul><p><strong>What we’re looking for</strong></p><ul><li>At least 5 years’ relevant working experience &amp; minimum 4 years preferably within Sports, FMCG.</li><li>Full, clean, driving license .</li><li>Proven sales and listening skills, with a keen interest in sports &amp; leisure.</li><li>University degree or other commercial background.</li><li>Excellent English language skills (spoken and written).</li><li>Advanced IT skills, including MS Excel and PPT.</li><li>Reporting skills and analytical</li><li>Advanced negotiating skills</li><li>Confident presentation and communication abilities.</li><li>Flexibility to travel and to work on own initiative and as part of a team.</li></ul><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>Join our team</strong></p><p>When you join ASICS, you join a family and become part of something special. We know that sport means so much more than physical activity alone. It’s about coming together, sharing experiences and enhancing our all-round wellbeing.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>That’s why we practice what we preach. You’ll join a company focused on creating an inclusive environment that fosters diversity and individualism, healthy bodies and healthy minds. As an employer, we offer a range of benefits and services to our people to experience the positive impact of movement, every day.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>We look forward to receiving your application online – just send your CV and motivation letter via our career page.</p>