National Account Manager

National Account Manager

Sector:
Food & Drink

"Are you a passionate and motivated National Account Manager or Director with the desire to work for a fast-paced, growing food company? If the above is true for you, then stop your search and have a read of this opportunity!"

We are on the hunt for an incredibly passionate and driven individual who thrives on developing customers, providing incredible service, and has a hunger to succeed in a forward-thinking environment. An opportunity has arisen for an ambitious National Account Manager/Director to join the team managing our established business based in Essex.

You will be joining a dynamic team responsible for the account management of a flexible mix of Top 6 Grocery multiples.

• Managing your own diary and spending as much time as possible face-to-face with customers
• Building rapport with buyers and growing a strong network of contacts to maximise revenue and repeat business
• Strong account management, identifying opportunities for category growth and new product sales
• Developing and maintaining relationships with the top UK Grocery/Convenience accounts
• P&L management at national account level
• Working closely with our Supply Base, building relationships and looking for opportunities to grow the portfolio and Business

• Switched-on, intelligent individuals who can demonstrate success in managing Grocery or Convenience partners to date
• Strong sales experience within an FMCG environment will be beneficial
• Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to generate long-term business partnerships in an ever-changing product landscape
• Adaptable, likeable, and career-driven
• Fast learner who is able to pick up new ideas and concepts quickly

Due to sustained growth, we are looking to recruit an accomplished National Account Manager /Director with a proven track record.

The successful candidate will have experience in managing retail customers at National Account Manager level within an FMCG environment, will be a team player, keen to demonstrate self-motivation, a professional attitude, good face-to-face and telephone communication skills, have a high work ethic, a will to achieve, and a 'business management' approach with demonstrable ability to generate and deliver challenging account plans to develop and grow the category.

Using your excellent relationship-building skills, you will be expected to foster strong relationships both internally and with your external customers across the Retail Food sector, with a focus on an already established Infant snacking business.

• Previous National Account Management experience
• A background in understanding Private label and capable of building a Brand
• Very strong commercial skills
• An Analytical approach
• Ability to handle high-level negotiations
• A consultative manner with a high level of business acumen
• Hunger and passion for success with aspirations of progression

£:
Attractive Circular Package

Full-time, Permanent