National Account Manager - Luxury Chocolates and Confectionery

National Account Manager - Luxury Chocolates and Confectionery

Location: UK Wide


The Role:

National Account Manager required for highly innovative, forward thinking confectionery company. This is a new position in the business and offers the right candidate a superb long-term opportunity.

The company sells a range of branded and private label sweets and chocolates, and due to continued success and growth they now need an experienced National Account Manager to inherit a range of National Accounts whilst also developing new business opportunities.

Reporting to the Sales Director, you will have total autonomy in the role, with responsibility for designated sales targets and portfolio growth, enabling you to run your business unit cost effectively ensuring development of your National Account base and an increase in growth and distribution. An excellent networker you will have an excellent eye for identifying and creating opportunities in existing clients.

With full P&L responsibility, you will have the support and backup of a highly dedicated, effective and company-focused team who will support you in all area's to ensure that you have all the support and tools necessary to succeed. This is a superb opportunity for the successful candidate, and great opportunity to develop your career long term.


Our Client:

Rapidly expanding specialist Confectionery company. Now have an exciting opportunity for an experienced National Account Manager to join the team.


Requirements:

Proven National Account experience within a premium food product. Branded or own label.
Excellent Account Management skills.
Great new business developer.
Strategic approach.
Strong relationship builder.
Great networker.
Location - UK


Package:

Basic Salary: £40,000 - £45,000
Benefits: Bonus + Car allowance + Expenses + Benefits


Job Ref: 881956


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