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NATIONAL ACCOUNT MANAGER

Employer
Clear Edge Search & Selection Ltd
Location
Devon
Salary
£55,000, company car, bonus, healthcare and pension
Closing date
23 Dec 2014

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

Job Details

National Account Manager

£55,000, company car, bonus, healthcare and pension  

Devon

Reporting into the Sales and Operations Director, the National Account Manager will be working for one of the UK’s largest producers of premium smoked seafood, managing the relationship with the businesses top 4 grocery accounts. Following continued expansion and growth, there is now a requirement for a National Account Manager to join the team.

The key purpose of this role is to manage the agreed account achieving turnover, profit and volume targets whilst ensuring all payments are met. In addition you are to establish and effective rolling two year customer development plan designed to grow the businesses profitability within the account.

Principal Accountabilities Include:

  • Negotiating and implementing annual customer joint business plans.
  • Managing base business, ensuring the necessary rate of sale driving activities and promotional plans are in place.
  • Controlling cash collection/payment within agreed terms.
  • Identifying and implementing new business via new listings and increased distribution.
  • Taking full accountability for sales, volume and financial forecasts.
  • Working alongside marketing colleagues in providing detailed category solutions.

You shall be expected to have at least 3 years’ National Account Management experience working with a top 4 grocery account. In addition, you are expected to have a strong understanding of all Microsoft Office based programmes.

To the tenacious and motivated individual this role can offer real prospects of career progression, as well as exciting account growth prospects for a business which has seen excellent levels of progress over the last 5 years.

Please do not hesitate to apply if you feel you have the experience and background described.

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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