Business Development and Account Manager - Cath Tate Cards

Business Development and Account Manager - Cath Tate Cards

Jobster City Of London, England, United Kingdom

We are looking for a talented and highly motivated Business Development and Account Manager to join our dynamic and growing team at Cath Tate. The Account Manager will be responsible for managing and nurturing key customer relationships, building relationships with new clients, and driving sales and brand growth.

• Sales Strategy & Growth – spotting potential new customers and new business approaches, making connections with new retailers.
• Customer Relationship Management – maintaining day‑to‑day customer relations through excellent communication.
• Teamwork and Team Building – building and nurturing relationships with sales teams and working closely with retailers, sales agents and the wider Cath Tate team to identify new business opportunities.
• Product Knowledge – providing in‑depth product knowledge to customers and ensuring product offerings align with market trends and customer needs.
• Reporting & Forecasting – preparing and delivering regular reports on customer account performance and market trends, monitoring account performance and providing insights to improve overall sales strategies throughout the year.
• Contract Negotiations & Pricing – leading contract negotiations, pricing discussions and terms agreements to ensure profitability while maintaining positive customer relationships.
• Industry Expertise – staying informed about the latest trends in the greeting card and stationery industry, competitor offerings and new market opportunities, sharing insights with the team to stay ahead of market changes.

• A proven track record of successfully managing large accounts and achieving sales targets.
• At least three years’ experience in a similar role in the greeting card or gift industry, selling B2B.
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills with ability to build lasting relationships with customers and internal teams.
• Understanding of how ‘on the road’ sales teams work.
• Excellent organisational and time‑management skills, with ability to manage multiple accounts and projects simultaneously.
• Experience working at trade shows.
• Creative mindset with keen eye for design trends in greeting cards.
• Sense of humour vital – we work hard but don’t take ourselves too seriously.

• Based in our London office, near New Cross, full time 9am‑5pm Monday‑Friday.
• Competitive salary – dependent on experience.
• Enhanced holiday allowance of 30 days a year (inclusive of bank holidays).
• Heavily discounted product for staff.
• Friendly and welcoming team with staff activity away day in summer and a Christmas shindig.

• Cath Tate is a greeting card publisher based in Deptford/New Cross, powered by a small team of creative women. For over 40 years, we’ve been producing and licensing award‑winning greeting cards and gifts that bring laughter and connection to people worldwide.
• Our story began in the 1980s with Cath’s photographic political montages; we have since published cards and postcards featuring pioneering female cartoonists.
• In 2011, Cath’s daughter Rosie joined the business; together we’ve grown while staying true to humour, artistry, and connection.
• We support independent artists and showcase designs by cartoonists and illustrators.
• We supply independent shops and chains worldwide, bringing joy to customers.

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