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National Account Executive - Grocery

Employer
Veritas Partners Limited
Location
Commutable to Twickenham
Salary
Competitive Salary + Bonus + Car + Excellent Benefits & Progression
Closing date
6 Jul 2016

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

Job Details

The Company:

The LINDT brand with its extensive and innovative global and local range of finest quality chocolate is present in around 120 countries worldwide.

LINDT chocolates are known world over for their incomparable, unique taste and fine melting texture.  The creation of such fine chocolate is an art that requires deep expertise, experience, dedication and passion for uncompromised quality.

LINDT UK is a fast growing premium chocolate business and the Number 1 premium manufacturer. We are proud to be a top 50 Great Place to work with a purpose “to make people feel special”. We put our people at the beginning of our business agenda, we talk about our people first at our company conference and our leaders are fully supportive of our HR strategy. This year we won the Sunday Telegraph “Britains Healthiest workplace” through being recognized for our great HR initiatives. With 240 employees in the UK and a strong business plan to grow the business, this is a really exciting time to join our growing organization.

The Role: Grocery National Account Executive

Outstanding opportunity to work closely with the Sainsbury’s and Waitrose team, you will be responsible for analysis of performance in these accounts, tracking sales verses expectations and flagging any risks or opportunities to management. You will be responsible for generating incremental sales in these key customers and any ad hoc business requests from management. You will be responsible for closely working with the supply chain team ensuring that orders are received in a timely manner and that the right stock is distributed to the right stores to maximise on-going and seasonal stock pressure. This position will also be an Implant one day a week in Waitrose during key seasons.

Who we are looking for:

  • Sales, marketing or category graduate with track record in FMCG
  • Numerate with good analytical ability
  • IT literate – skills in MS Word, Excel etc.
  • Excellent planning and organisation skills, with good attention to detail
  • Ambitious and motivated to achieve results
  • Able to build solid relationships
  • Good negotiation and presentation skills

Please attach a copy of your current CV quoting reference 269-15gj 

Company

Veritas Partners Ltd are specialist recruiters sourcing candidates and opportunities across the FMCG, Consumer and Business to Business markets. Specialists in Sales, National Accounts, Marketing and Category, we partner with a broad range of clients from foodie start-ups and fast-growing SME’s to established global household names. Our philosophy is to provide open, honest and comprehensive recruitment solutions to candidates and clients alike.

We’re straight-talking, highly market-aware and innovative in our approach, so we find ourselves perfectly positioned to provide clear, consultative support on your recruitment/career needs, no matter how specific they may be. From Executive Search to Managed Advertising and Contingency Services, Veritas provides a first-class career management service that is proven to deliver on expectations with both fluidity and professionalism.

Company info
Website
Telephone
0118 903 4914
Location
Seddon House
Gas Lane
Twyford
Berkshire
RG10 9LX
United Kingdom

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