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Regional Account Executive (Drinks) - W. Yorks / North East

Employer
Vertical Advantage
Location
Northern England
Salary
£20000 per annum + Car + Bonus
Closing date
18 Jun 2015

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

Job Details



If you are looking to further your sales career and join an exciting global drinks business, this is an opportunity that cannot be missed. Our client is a leader in their category and is at the forefront of multiple channels within the UK and International markets.



This role is recruiting for two roles: One Leeds-based and one Newcastle-based. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and growing key customer on-trade relationships within the W. Yorks / North East region. You will be building brand presence within your targeted channel, ensuring you are meeting distribution, sales and relationship management KPI's. Working within a wider team, you will take responsibility for merchandising and shopper marketing, supporting the team on promotional activities, product positioning within the channel, as well as ensuring the highest level of customer care.



The successful candidate will have the following criteria:-

 

 

  • Recent graduate or candidates with 1-2 years' experience within a sales or retail environment, ideally within FMCG/consumer goods
  • Considerable experience managing multiple accounts
  • Solid knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint essential
  • Be comfortable working within the W. Yorkshire / North East of England region on a day-to-day basis.
  • Valid UK driving licence

 

 

 


In return, the business offers the successful candidate the chance for a progressive career, a fantastic remuneration package and the chance to work within one of the biggest names in the FMCG field.

 

 

Company

Vertical Advantage have a rich history in sourcing within the FMCG and Grocery marketplace. We specialise in placing candidates in the mid to senior end of the market within Category Management, National Accounts, Marketing, Supply Chain and Logistics.

We guarantee comprehensive support and expert guidance through professional consultants with proven track records from industry. At Vertical Advantage we are proud of how accomplished our people are and how they have built exceptional networks over their time in the recruitment sector. It is these networks that will give you confidence to work with us.

Our first instinct is to search and this is ingrained in the fabric of our work. We leave no stone unturned to deliver exceptional people for exceptional businesses. Our way of operating suits today's working lifestyle where people are short on time and need to make hiring decisions based on seeing low numbers of high calibre candidates.

Vertical Advantage is a lean, flexible consultancy that works with our clients and candidates to find the right solutions for them.

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