Ashbury

Category Product Manager (Account Manager 12-month FTC)

United Kingdom full-time Mid Salary not listed
full-time Mid level Technology & IT Curated
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About the role

The role
We are looking for a 12-month fixed term contract Account Manager. You will be accountable for the successful direction and progression of all products through the correct route and for the success of the spec, pack copy and artwork approval process.
We are looking for an experienced professional person to help us support one of our leading food retail clients, as an account manager. You will be responsible for day-to-day service delivery to the client and support to their internal teams.
We are looking for an approachable, pro-active, organised and resilient individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You will need the ability to communicate effectively, in a friendly and straightforward manner, prioritising your own workload to meet deadlines. You should excel at developing professional client relationships, ensuring the needs of the client are met.
Key Responsibilities:

Service delivery to the client, internal & external stakeholder management

Project managing: capacity, capabilities & facilitating the client’s priorities

Realising opportunities for the expansion and development of service provision

To represent Ashbury at client meetings

Raising the profile and reputation of Ashbury, by building relationships with key client stakeholders

Compilation of performance & status reporting

Managing client feedback and handling difficult conversations with stakeholders

Skill Set and Experience

1 Years Account Management or Project Management experience

Experience of FMCG, ideally food retail

Excellent communication & great networking skills

Team player essential

Good IT Skills, particularly Excel & PowerPoint

Accuracy, speed and attention to detail

A positive 'can do’ attitude and eagerness to learn

An ability to understand and develop processes

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Technology & IT Data Analysis Excel Project Management Category Product Mid level

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  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Category Product Manager (Account Manager 12-month FTC) role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at Ashbury?
  3. Which of Data Analysis, Excel and Project Management have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. Describe a time you solved a problem without waiting to be told exactly what to do.
  5. How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?

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  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

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  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
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I am interested in the Category Product Manager (Account Manager 12-month FTC) role because I can bring practical experience in Data Analysis, Excel and Project Management, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Ashbury needs from this hire.

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