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Senior National Account Manager - Grocery Channel

Employer
Clear Edge Search & Selection Ltd
Location
South West London
Salary
To £65,000 + Bonus + Car Allowance + Benefits
Closing date
27 Aug 2014

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

Job Details

New England Seafood is one of the UK’s leading suppliers of fresh and frozen premium fish and seafood. We have enjoyed unrivalled success having grown substantially year on year over the last 15 years, which can in part be attributed to our respect for the environment, commitment to sustainability and dedication to quality. This ethos coupled with a belief that relationships are built on trust has led to our market leading position and a customer base that includes all of the leading supermarkets and many top restaurant chains. We supply product in both fresh and added value formats and this includes wild pacific salmon, yellowfin tuna, sea bass, sea bream and scallops, along with many other premium species which are sustainably sourced from locations as exotic as The Maldives and Alaska. Once sourced, product is then shipped to the UK where it is processed and packed in our state of the art and soon to be expanded production facility which employs over 300 people. Due to our impressive growth we are now looking to recruit a National Account Manager to join the retail sales team.

As Senior National Account Manager you will manage our existing relationships with two of the UK’s top four grocery multiples. They are important customers with high turnover and as a result this is a critical role within the business. Sales performance with these customers is strong, yet there is still plenty of room for growth, particularly as consumers eating habits continue to develop and become more adventurous, sophisticated and cosmopolitan. You will be expected to have regular contact with the customer in order to further enhance the relationship and strive to work collaboratively with them in order to grow the category. In addition you will work closely with our global supply chain which will provide a huge amount of opportunities for growth. This is a fast paced role where decisions can be made quickly and you will be given the autonomy to use your entrepreneurial skills. Through success there are future career development opportunities.

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, experience of fish and seafood is not important as there is a vast array of experience in this area within the business from which you can learn. If you have a background of working with short-shelf life and own label food this would be a plus but not totally essential. However, it is important that you have a proven track record of managing grocery retailers and understand how to maximise sales with such customers. Your personal qualities are equally as important as your career experience to date. As a result you must be highly driven, committed and have the passion and energy to succeed.

Please apply to our retained recruitment provider, Clear Edge Search & Selection. All direct and third party applications will be forwarded to Clear Edge.

Company

Clear Edge are an executive search and selection business, specialising in roles from middle management to Board level in FMCG and Retail sectors.

Recruiting high-calibre professionals across:

  • Sales & Marketing
  • Operations, Technical & Supply Chain
  • Retail

Genuine experts in your sector:

  • Food
  • Drinks
  • Health, Beauty & Household Products
  • Consumer Durables

Our specialist consultants take a highly pro-active approach on behalf of their clients and candidates, with total commitment to service and results. Using our extensive market knowledge, unrivalled network of contacts and modern day recruitment techniques, we're here to give you the clear edge over the competition.

Company info
Website
Telephone
0113 2054970
Location
Lister House
Lister Hill
Horsforth
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS18 5AZ
GB

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