Point of Sale Internal Account Manager

Job Introduction

As we enter an exciting new phase in our journey at cardfactory, we also have a fantastic opportunity for an Account Manager to join our online team.  

Based at our manufacture and supply facility near Bradford, you will manage the order input and planning of Point of Sale (POS) items, liaising with our Campaign and Marketing teams. If successful, you will be joining the business at a pivotal moment, as we move to internalise our own Point of Sale print for the first time.

We are looking for a passionate, professional and ambitious individual to join us at the very start of this new venture, embracing the opportunity and challenges that this role presents. If this sounds like the position you are looking for, we would love to hear from you!

Main Responsibilities

• Overseeing the production planning, monitoring and reporting progress of the items being manufactured ensuring delivery dates are met.
• Attendance in the RAG meetings with the cardfactory POS team.
• To manage and oversee the input of POS jobs and any prices or quotes required for new items required.
• Estimating and providing costs/quotes for new items.
• Manage the contact with the cardfactory design and POS team.
• Obtain competitive quotes and purchase raw materials.
• Place and manage orders with external suppliers, when required.
• Main point of contact for the POS manufacture for our internal cardfactory team.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in production planning and management of orders.
• Experience of obtaining competitive quotes (ideally in the use of Tharstern) and price negotiations.
• Good understanding and ability to use Excel and spreadsheets to supply quotes.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills in general.
• Excellent team working skills.
• Must be able to communicate with all levels and the ability to work in a fast-paced role.
• Computer knowledge in use of Excel, training will be given in the use of Tharstern production MIS programme.
• Good level and high standards of housekeeping and health and safety culture.

About The Company

cardfactory is the UK’s leading specialist retailer of greeting cards, dressings, and gifts with over one thousand stores across the UK and Ireland.  In 2020 we launched our exciting 5-year business strategy including our vision of becoming a true Omni-channel retailer.  This strategy sees significant investment into our colleagues across the business creating multiple opportunities to join a fast-paced environment and be part of our exciting journey.  

In return, we offer a wide range of benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial well-being.

Benefits

• 25% cardfactory colleague discount in-store and online
• 26 days annual leave (plus bank and public holidays)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Salary Finance
• SAYE scheme
• Bonus Scheme
• Pension
• Discounts at over 800 retailers

This is an exciting role with genuine prospects for the right candidate. If this role describes you and your career aspirations, click apply now.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once sufficient suitable applications have been received. We advise applying early to avoid disappointment as applications will be reviewed regularly. 

No agencies, please.