National Off-Trade Controller
- Employer
- Livingston James
- Location
- Home based with travel across England
- Salary
- Good salary with bonus and benefits
- Closing date
- 14 Oct 2014
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- Business Sector
- Food & Drink
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Function
- National Accounts
Job Details
This is the chance to work with a really good business that is enjoying excellent growth and has it's sights on continued expansion in both domestic and international markets.
The role will take responsibility for two key channels involving several major multiples and a number of foodservice businesses and has a direct report with indrect involvement with others in the group. As a challenger brand it is important you understand the need for managing long term relationships where you need to punch above your weight as often as possible.
You will be expected to:
· develop and deliver an annual strategic account plan
· meet category and brand objectives
· work closely with the Sales Controller to manage the National Accounts
· build strong promotional plans alongside the Head of Marketing
· identify new business opportunities and trading relationships
· ensure accurate and timely reporting on account profitability, ROS, costs etc
· share best practice with regional teams
This role will best suit an inspiring NAM looking to stretch themselves further and test their ability to manage senior relationships that are key to the business. The P&L for this area is about 35% of the company turnover and they are targeting growth in the short term of at least 25% - so this is a key appointment for them.
In any smaller business then character and flexibility are key. Key skills which must be shown are:
· experience of multiple off-trade sales arenas
· foodservice knowledge would be beneficial
· drinks or premium brands sector awareness
· excellent relationship and negotation skills
· strong analytical and data management skills
Company
Livingston James are a leading search and selection practice. We're here to connect professional expertise with business needs - with a depth of understanding and a range of experience that goes beyond the traditional boundaries of our industry.
Because our business is led by experienced management professionals, we have an insight into how and why decisions are made - and we recognise the impact that the right person can make on the shape and direction of any business.
Every project, every placement and every position is different, yet our approach is consistent.
We aim to excel in every aspect of search and selection, with rigorous processes and a close attention to detail - providing a level of service that makes a real and lasting contribution to your successes.
In Livingston James, you'll find that drive and determination are matched by consideration and understanding, you'll find a business partner eager to do more to support your goals.
Livingston James specialise in the areas where each of our consultant’s understanding and expertise runs the deepest. Louise Gibson, a former Strategy Consultant and Private Equity Analyst leads our Food and Drink practice.
Our specialist areas of practice also cover:
- Board & Senior Team Executive Search
- Non-Executive Board Member Search
- CFO Services
- HR & Organisational Development
- Private Equity Leadership
- Project Solutions
- Website
- http://www.livingstonjames.com/
- Telephone
- 01312202209
- Location
-
69a George Street
Edinburgh
EH2 2JG
GB
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