Graduate Commercial Executive (12-18 Months Experience)

The Client

John Cotton have been dreaming up innovative sleep solutions since 1916 and today they’re are proud to be Europe’s leading manufacturer of pillows, duvets and mattress protectors. As a family run company they don’t mind admitting that they're obsessive about perfecting our products to make sure the Great British public gets the best nights sleep ever. Despite being a well established business in what is seen as a traditional industry, they are pioneers in their field, modern in their thinking, up to date in their processes and take a proactive stance on product development and bringing new ideas to life. They have the latest innovation in their production facility and over £1m per annum is invested directly back into our UK-based factory, to increase efficiencies and improve quality for their customers.

So....Are You Ready To Wake Up To A Great Career?

The Role

Your role is to understand the needs of both Consumers & Customers (Retailers) As a result this role covers both internal and external relationships therefore you will need to have the maturity to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.

You will be responsible for:

• Supporting the team to develop Account specific plans in line with Company Strategy
• Achieve Net revenue, gross margin and net working capital targets for the account
• Develop working relationships to deliver account objectives
• Project Work as required to investigate and quantify potential opportunities, working independently and pro-actively.
• Using internal and external data sources and tools to complete analysis and administration associated with the development of the relevant accounts
• To contribute to sales growth / achievement of targets for the Foodservice Accounts.
• To maximise margin through product mix.
• Supply chain & planning support for the relevant accounts
• Leading projects, launches etc. both internally and within accounts
• Assisting the National Account Team to deliver accurate forecasts to the business
• To develop strong links and relationships with the relevant personnel across sites. 

The Reward

• Join a Leading International Consumer Business with significant investment and growth plans for the UK Market.
• Have the opportunity to drive and realise your full potential and maximise your career development.

Candidate Requirements

The ideal candidate will have gained FMCG or Consumer Durable experience within either an Own Label or Branded Business and will have already gained some level of commercial Experience. Within this, the client is open to candidates from:

• Sales/Commercial
• Category or Customer Marketing
• Retail Side Experience
• Regional Account Managers (However you must have the ability to move up to a National Account focused role)

The UK business operates as a SME/Entrepreneurial style operation.  As a result you will be at ease with operating in close Team environment, where results are driven via a “hands on” approach.