National Account Controller - Consumer Brand
- Employer
- Michael Page Sales
- Location
- Twickenham
- Salary
- £50000 - £60000 per annum + Car, Bonus, package
- Closing date
- 27 May 2016
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- Business Sector
- Non Food & Drink
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Function
- Sales
Job Details
Global leading consumer brand looking to strengthen their position within the UK retail channel. As a Controller you will lead on over 40% of the business.
Client Details
My client is going through a period of change, to help shape and direct their business for the future. The company is looking to go more towards a branded, customer loyal strategy rather than a sales out. The business has a highly regarded brand and range of products that sit well within the consumer markets.
These changes to strategy has led to a clearer plan within the commercial team, closer working in the organisation and stronger customer relationship.
Description
This is a high profile role for the right individual, the National Account Controller will be tasked with owning up to 40% of the companies turnover with 2 direct reports. You will also a key leader in helping the company make the change in behaviour internal and external.
- Provide a leadership function to junior National Account Managers.
- Help and support the Head of Sales, focusing on strategy, account plans and brand values.
- Secure commitment and listings from accounts by developing promotions/programmes providing agreed profitability/ROI across the product range and by building appropriate relationships to gain a clear understanding of their business.
- Provide a detail, analytical working to the role and sector focusing on category growth and brand loyalty.
Profile
Candidate will currently be working in a NAM/SNAM level role or equal equivalent within a branded consumer/FMCG organisation, it is not necessary at this stage to have leadership experience. Other pre-requisites are:
- Strong education background - minimum degree level
- Based 1 hour commute of North Surrey.
- Have experience working for a strong branded business focusing on developing brand strategies rather than sales out.
- Managed strong relationships internal and external.
- Highly analytical and detailed.
- Has 3 years+ experience leading on Account Plans and Profit and Loss negotiations, with either UK Retailers or Grocers.
Job Offer
My client is looking to bring someone in c£50-60k basic salary, company car, strong benefits package with a discretionary 10% Bonus.
The Head of Sales that this role reports into is also looking into to develop this person into a Sales or Marketing leader.
Company
Michael Page Sales UK is a leading professional recruitment consultancy covering permanent, interim and contract recruitment. We have UK wide coverage with ten offices located in London, Weybridge, Reading, Birmingham, Bristol, Leicester, St Albans, Manchester, Leeds and Glasgow. The core markets we serve are Consumer, Business Services, Media, IT/Telco, Financial Services, Healthcare and Technical Sales, with a dedicated person or team in each location specialising in each of these sectors. The clients we work with are as diverse as the candidates we represent; from Blue Chips to SMEs, and Sales Execs to Sales Directors. Our Consultants are typically from relevant sales backgrounds giving first hand experience of the roles we recruit for. We pride ourselves on delivering unrivalled service levels to our candidates and our clients, our track record of success over the past 20 years means we stand out.
Within our Consumer Sales Division we have consultants within each of the 10 offices who dedicate themselves to this sector and no other. Our specialist capability is demonstrated further as we focus on sub sectors such as food, drink, household, foodservice, consumer electronics, apparel, health & beauty, consumer healthcare, pet and sports. Some of our key clients include Colgate, Beiersdorf, Dr Oetker, Johnson & Johnson, Matthew Clark, PZ Cussons, Kellogg’s, 2 Sisters, Samsung, Seven Seas, Twinings, Unilever, Reckitt Benckiser, SC Johnson, Warburtons, InBev, Kettle Chips, Hallmark, Luxottica, McCain, Britvic, General Mills, and Molson Coors to name but a few!
Michael Page Sales UK is part of Michael Page International with operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. As well as looking for high quality candidates for our clients, we are also always looking for top talent to work for us
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