National Account Executive

Reporting to an Account Controller, our client is looking to recruit a National Account Executive who will be responsible for the delivery of the national sales agenda within key trading accounts. You will ideally have a minimum of 2 years FMCG sales experience and be ready to take your first step into National Accounts.

• Regional and Head Office account responsibility for key accounts.
• Agree and execute Joint Business Plans in line with agreed company and channel strategies.
• Full profit and loss accountability to agreed targets.
• Management of budgets to deliver sales and profit targets.
• Implement NPD and seasonal plans - through correct distribution, merchandising  and logistical phasing
• Building strong, effective working relationships internally and externally to maximise existing and new business sales opportunities.
• Deliver 'best practice' and guidance to the business through execution of 'best in class' activities - cross functionally.
• Deliver pace to the accounts development and meet agreed account requirements within agreed deadlines.
• Key Skills and experience required:
•     FMCG food industry experience
•     Preferably educated to degree level standard.
• Proven track record of consistent sales success, with evidence of achieving sustained growth and ability to meet targets.
• Ability to plan ahead and set clear objectives.
• Strong long-term relationship builder.
• Excellent networking and communication skills.
• High level of tenacity and drive.

Interested? Think this opportunity would suit you and your skill set? Then please email your CV.