National Account Manager, Redhill, Surrey

National Account Manager

Office based role with competitive salary and benefits, including bonus scheme and company car

Why Lovering Foods

Lovering Foods has an international supply base in over 20 countries and is exponentially growing year on year, increasing their presence in the UK Food Industry. Lovering Foods supply all UK retailers (Tesco, Waitrose, Asda, Sainsbury, Morrisons, Aldi, Lidl and Co-op) with both Own Label and Branded ambient goods, along with foodservice customers (i.e. Domino’s Pizza, Pizza Express etc). Our success has come from always being there for the long term relationship. We are able to positively face up to challenges, whatever they may be, and work closely with suppliers and customers to find effective solutions. We build stable, mutually beneficial relationships based on trust and proven effectiveness, that will last the test of time. We are committed to continue our category leadership in sustainable and ethically sourced products.

Role Overview
•    Build and manage trusting relationships with major UK retails through strong levels of communication 
•    Create and implement relevant account strategies in line with the companies objectives
•    Facilitate the growth in existing accounts and source new business through employing innovative sales solutions to deliver value and exceed targets
•    Work closely with the supply chain team through forecasting and delivery
•    Work with the Category Insight Manager to analyse market data and comprise compelling commercial presentations to present to the individual customers
•    Identify and develop NPD opportunities resulting in new business wins

The successful candidate will have:
•    Strong customer relationship management skills including the ability and confidence to sell commercial propositions 
•    Sales experience within the commercial retail sector
•    Ideally a food industry background although other FMCG products will be considered
•    An understanding of category management
•    Proven track record of delivering sales growth
•    A relevant business degree (2.1 or above)
•    Self-reliance, initiative, tenacity, integrity, strong work ethic and the strategic awareness to maintain and promote a high degree of professionalism 
•    Good planning skills and be highly organised with the ability to manage projects across different categories
•    Dynamic and determined outlook with a passion and “can do” attitude

If you interested in this opportunity please contact in confidence Gurk Gill on 07789 958535 or email your CV with cover letter to gurk.gill@loveringfoods.co.uk

Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to notify unsuccessful applicants. If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have not been short listed for an interview.

Strictly no agencies.