NATIONAL ACCOUNT MANAGER – TOP 4 GROCERY

National Account Manager – Top 4 Grocery

Up to £55,000 + car allowance, bonus and benefits

Office based – Scotland

This family business has grown from strength to strength since they were set up 5 generations ago. They create high quality chilled food products that are sold under brand and private label to the major grocers, convenience customers and national cash and carry chains. They have ambitious growth plans in place to continue their success, which also involves acquiring new businesses to further expand their product portfolio. An opening has now arisen in the business for a National Account Manager to join their commercial team.

Reporting into the Commercial Director, you will take responsibility for Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Waitrose across their entire range. Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Drive sales and growth, through identifying and managing a portfolio of accounts with potential growth
• Establish, develop and maintain excellent customer relationships to gain competitive advantage
• Monitor competitor activity – prices, promotions, new lines and keep business updated
• Manage customer on-line systems – Asda Retail Link, Sainsbury’s Horizon, Tesco Link, Waitrose Connect, monitor and take corrective action
• Produce individual customer promotional plans and review results against plan

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, you must come from an FMCG food background and have experience and a proven track record of growing top 4 grocery accounts. A mixture of branded and private label would be desirable however either would be considered. It is essential you are passionate, resilient and are able to influence at a senior level both internally and externally.

Please apply below or call Heather Baylis on 0113 205 4970 for more information.