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National Account Executive - Foodservice/Wholesale

Employer
Vertical Advantage
Location
Surrey
Salary
£20000 - £25000 per annum + Car allowance
Closing date
9 Sep 2014

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Business Sector
Food & Drink
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Function
National Accounts, Sales

Job Details



This is an exciting opportunity to work for an innovative and dynamic FMCG brand, who are looking for a National Account Executive to work within the Foodservice business unit and support the NAMs to deliver against agreed account budgeted volumes and turnover. They are an exciting, entrepreneurial business and are looking for like-minded individuals to help them grow.

Reporting in to the Foodservice Controller, you will assist the NAM in developing plans to achieve strategic objectives for allocated brands and products whilst monitoring performance versus key objectives, during and activities by conducting analysis. You will also be working in partnership with marketing in the development of new product formats and support the NAM on category insight, including gap analysis.



The successful candidate will have the following criteria/background:-

  • Commercial, with evidence of the ability to deliver pro-active and reactive support.
  • Background in managing accounts within an FMCG environment/business
  • Foodservice/Wholesale knowledge or experience would be preferred but not essential
  • Ability to analyse and evaluate data against key indicators, to monitor programmes, projects and plans to set targets.
  • Proficiency using Microsoft Office
  • Attention to detail with good verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to meet financial targets
  • Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with people at different levels
  • Must be comfortable with working in the Surrey region on a daily basis

Company

Vertical Advantage have a rich history in sourcing within the FMCG and Grocery marketplace. We specialise in placing candidates in the mid to senior end of the market within Category Management, National Accounts, Marketing, Supply Chain and Logistics.

We guarantee comprehensive support and expert guidance through professional consultants with proven track records from industry. At Vertical Advantage we are proud of how accomplished our people are and how they have built exceptional networks over their time in the recruitment sector. It is these networks that will give you confidence to work with us.

Our first instinct is to search and this is ingrained in the fabric of our work. We leave no stone unturned to deliver exceptional people for exceptional businesses. Our way of operating suits today's working lifestyle where people are short on time and need to make hiring decisions based on seeing low numbers of high calibre candidates.

Vertical Advantage is a lean, flexible consultancy that works with our clients and candidates to find the right solutions for them.

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