Grocery Account Director

Grocery Account Director

- London

A business critical position with one of Europe's largest seafood manufactures
A fantastic existing platform to further build upon
About Our Client

FMCG - London

Frinsa, with revenues north of €400 million and more than 1,500 employees, have been a key player in the European Seafood market for over 50 years. They have a sterling reputation when it comes to product quality, sustainable fishing methods and achieving the "Dolphin Safe", "Friend of the Sea" and the "MSC" accreditations as well as the IFS and BRC Food certificates.

As a result of building their business on solid ethics and principals they have been able to position themselves as a key canned tuna supplier to the largest food retailers in Europe.

Grocery Account Director

Job Description

• Immediate account lead on our biggest UK customer, with initial focuses on retention, growth and outstanding customer service.
• Working closely with the Commercial Director you will implement our market expansion plan with on-going adjustments made to the strategy, as required.
• As the Grocery Account Director you will lead on all customer business planning, pitching, negotiation and agreeing trade terms.
• Regular ROI analysis on promotional activities & budgets.
• Managing the promotional budgets, you will be able to detect any deviations in the assigned customers / channels.
• Ensuring excellent execution of key marketing activities within the customer base.

It is also essential that you are able to report on Customer progress (against set key measures) in an accurate and timely manner.

Always working with the customer, you will ensure our strategies are aligned to maximise results.

In a busy, multifaceted role, it is equally important that you are able to manage expectations internally and externally, with regards prioritising demands.

The Successful Applicant

• Current experience in a similar Grocery Account Director position
• Impressive track record of success within the UK Grocery market
• Commercial acumen - demonstrate ability to use data to create commercial arguments and more creative solutions if needed
• Effective networker and strong inter-personal skills
• Confident and skilled presenter, influencer and negotiator
• Numerical reasoning and analytical skills

What's on Offer

A very competitive basic salary to compete with leading FMCG employers. Achievable bonus and standard employee benefits

To apply for this role, please attach your CV below.

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