ACCOUNT MANAGER WITH FRENCH - BASED IN F
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Job Reference Number |
14290877 |
Client ID: |
RI/891189 |
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Posted On: |
Mar 8 2010 |
Location: |
KERRY, KERRY |
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Job Type: |
Permanent
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Salary: |
€ 35000-40000 PER ANNUM |
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Benefits: |
- SUBSIDISED CANTEEN
- TRAINING / EDUCATION
- CAR PARKING
- PENSION / PRSA
- EXPENSES
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Customer Account Coordinator with French
Location: Close to Paris, France, but with regular Irish travel
Type: Permanent
Salary: €35,000 - 40,000 depedant on experience + Pension and Travel Expenses
Benefits: pension, parking, International travel, travel expenses
This award winning, market leading Multi-National manufacturing company based in Kerry searches for the brightest and best candidates globally, with more than 20,000 employees and revenue for 2009 in excess of 3 billion euro. This company has an exclusive opening for a Commercial Account Manager to support their French business customers.
We are seeking a talented bi-lingual candidate who speaks fluent French and English with previous experience managing customer accounts, coordinating sales administration and meeting customers.
This company distribute their wide range of products all over the world and work with some of the most revered brands in the world. This position will be based in France (close to Paris) and will require regular monthly travel to Ireland.
A flexible candidate with account management experience with a manufacturing, distribution, FMCG, or Wholesaling background would be an ideal fit for this position.
Job Description
This is a strategic, fast paced role that requires strong communication, organisational, negotiation and forecasting skills using English and French. This position will work alongside key business customers in Europe to ensure goods are fore-casted, shipped and delivered on time. Working with the French based Commercial Manager, you will provide first class commercial support for the department and business customers.
Roles/Responsibilities
Coordinating the order process for customers, order entry and administration
Demand Planning / Forecasting - Liaising with shipping, production and distribution to coordinate the delivery of products globally
Advise on delivery delays and any shortages or changes in delivery
Using an ERP system to generate reports and enter order information
Managing client expectations - Resolving any customer enquires or complaints
Skills/Experience
Fluency in English and French
Ideally 2 years experience in an Account Management role, Business to Business Customer Care, Order Management, Order Coronation, Supply Chain Support
Desirable Industry experience in Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Production, FMCG, Wholesale
Previous experience in Demand Planning and forecasting is desirable
Strong Administrative skills, skilled in MS Word and Excel - any previous ERP software experience using SAP, JD Edwards, ORACLE is welcome
Must have strong MS Excel
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work on own initiative without supervision
Proven ability to problem solve and work well under pressure in a deadline driven role.
Education / Professional Qualifications
Educated to third level Degree, in particular Business or Marketing or Supply Chain is desirable but not necessary.
Personal Attributes
Friendly and self-motivated
Enjoy working in a team environment
Flexible, ability to travel between Kerry and France -
A passion and appreciation for both the Irish and French cultures.