Grocery Account Controller - Own Brand
- Employer
- IGNATA Retail & FMCG
- Location
- Middlesex
- Salary
- £70k - 85k per year + car & bonus
- 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
A leading food business based in the South East is seeking an Account Controller for Own Brand foods within their grocery channel. The role can be 2 – 3 days in the office, and own brand sales experience is essential. This is a high level strategic role and will initially manage a small team with the aim to grow it within the first year to 18 months.
Key responsibilities:
Develop the annual sales plan that achieves company and customers expectations
Work with customer to develop new products that meet the shoppers needs
Actively develop new business across the channel
Have a strong product understanding of the end to end supply chain
Manage account P&L’s aligned to annual objectives
Plan and implement new listings and manage existing product lines
Manage and develop a small team
This role is part of the senior leadership team so requires someone who can operate at this and board level. The exposure is huge so gravitas is needed as well as strong strategic account management & development experience. Own brand product experience is essential, and ideally candidates must have grocery channel exposure.
A fantastic opportunity to join a leading international branded and own brand business and progress your career. This will ideally lead to promotion within the first 18 months for the right candidate.
Company
Previously known as Exsurgo, Ignata was founded in 2011 and, in less than 10 years', we’ve grown to become one of the top 150 recruitment companies in the UK.
Specialising in Retail & FMCG, we are proud of the relationships we have developed and with 85% of our business coming from existing relationships, this is testament to the exceptional levels of service we provide.
Our areas of expertise are middle to senior management positions that focus on the customer. These include manager to director level positions across:
- Account Management
- Category Management
- Commercial Strategy (MS & P)
- Trade & Shopper Marketing
- Marketing and Insights
We partner with an enviable list of clients; not just global brand leaders, but also many SMEs and emerging entrepreneurial businesses. Key to our success is that we align ourselves with clients who aren’t just good at what they do, but also have a strong ethos and the values that enable candidates to have successful and progressive careers.
- Telephone
- 0203 056 4525
- Location
-
7 Swallow Place
London
W1B2AG
GB
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