NATIONAL ACCOUNT CONTROLLER – PREPARED CHILLED FOODS
- Employer
- Clear Edge Search & Selection Ltd
- Location
- Sussex
- Salary
- £70k to £100k depending on experience, 25 days holiday, company car, pension, 25% bonus & healthcare
- Closing date
- 5 Feb 2015
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- Business Sector
- Food & Drink
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Function
- National Accounts, Sales
Job Details
National Account Controller – Prepared Chilled Foods
£70,000 to £100,000 depending on experience, 25 days holiday, company car, pension, 25% bonus and health care
Sussex
Reporting into the Sales Director, the National Account Controller will be working for one of the leading producers of own label prepared chilled foods, supplying both Tesco and Asda, managing a team of 3 National Account Managers. Since the company’s incorporation, the business has now grown, turning over in excess of £150million within the UK. Due to continued growth, there is now a requirement for a National Account Controller to join their team in Sussex.
The main responsibilities shall include;
- Managing and developing the relationship with specific accounts including Tesco and Asda.
- Developing Joint Business Plans with the customer to deliver on all corporate objectives.
- Understanding all areas of the business that impact upon sales and influence these to deliver forecasted requirements.
- Managing three National Account Managers whilst also supporting Category and NPD when necessary.
- Ensuring all customer needs and plans are met in line with the business and the business strategy.
You shall be expected to have at least 3 years’ experience working as a National Account Controller, working in a chilled food/short shelf life category. In addition, you will have experience working with at least one of the Top 4 retailers, ideally Tesco or Asda. You should have a working knowledge of NPD challenges and processes, with an excellent understanding of relationship building, with a customer mindset that delivers excellence and client trust.
This is an exceptional opportunity for the motivated and experienced National Account Controller, who is prepared to work hard within a fast paced FMCG environment.
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.
- Website
- http://www.ceselection.com/
- Telephone
- 0113 2054970
- Location
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Lister House
Lister Hill
Horsforth
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS18 5AZ
GB
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