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    Account Manager

    Sales
    Optima UK Inc Ltd
    Leicestershire
    Permanent
    Competitive
    On-Site

    Job Description

    Account Manager - POS / Retail Display Manufacturing

    Location: Leicestershire - Office-Based Salary: 50,000 - 55,000 per annum, dependent on experience Job Type: Full-Time

    About the Position

    We are recruiting a commercially focused POS Account Manager to take ownership of a flagship, multimillion-pound client account with significant growth potential.

    This is a high-profile and fast-paced position working with a demanding, design-led client within the retail and point-of-sale sector. You will act as the central link between the client and internal design, technical development and manufacturing teams, ensuring concepts progress successfully from the initial brief through to production.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Take ownership of a high-value strategic client account.

    • Develop the account by identifying and converting new commercial opportunities.

    • Build strong and trusted client relationships while maintaining a clear commercial focus.

    • Translate creative client briefs into practical, manufacturable solutions.

    • Work closely with design, technical development and manufacturing teams.

    • Provide commercially sound advice on feasibility, materials and production methods.

    • Constructively challenge client expectations and recommend alternative, value-led solutions.

    • Manage projects across the design, development and manufacturing stages.

    • Monitor account performance, margins and growth opportunities.

    • Act as the main escalation point for a fast-moving and demanding client.

    • Ensure projects are delivered smoothly and meet the client's quality expectations.

    What We're Looking For

    The successful candidate will have:

    • Proven experience as an Account Manager or in a similar commercial, client-facing position.

    • A background in POS, retail displays, merchandising solutions or a related sector.

    • A strong understanding of the complete product lifecycle.

    • Experience working with design and technical teams.

    • The ability to translate creative concepts into practical manufacturing solutions.

    • Confidence discussing feasibility, materials and production constraints with clients.

    • Strong commercial awareness, with a focus on margins, growth and identifying opportunities.

    • Experience managing high-profile or demanding client accounts.

    • Excellent relationship-building, communication and problem-solving skills.

    • The ability to balance creativity with practical and commercial decision-making.

    Experience in health and beauty, cosmetics, FMCG packaging, branded environments, design-led manufacturing or technical sales would also be highly relevant.

    Benefits

    • 50,000 - 55,000 basic salary, dependent on experience.

    • Discretionary performance bonus.

    • Car allowance.

    • Company telephone and laptop.

    • The opportunity to own and develop a flagship client account with significant growth potential.

    Apply

    To apply for the POS Account Manager position, click Apply Now and upload your CV. A member of our recruitment team will be in touch to discuss your application and the next steps.

    Posted on August 12, 2026

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