National Account Manager - Branded SME - Food Industry - London

“A new position has arisen with an exciting branded SME who supply artisan food products mainly into the Major Grocery retailers are looking for a driven, motivated National Account Manager to manage multiple accounts including wholesalers, foodservice and export customers. They have had a lot of growth recently and keen to add a member to their team. The role and responsibility will adapt slightly to the right person but the basics will remain the same, your key customer relationship with be Morrisons, Co-op, other retailers, Wholesalers and export distributors. You will be expected to make P+L decisions for the business and will work closely in partnership with customers, likely 2-3 visits per week.”

The Role

• Report to and liaise with the Head of Sales on the week’s activities, past, present and future.
• Increase product range and distribution in existing customers
• Developing and growing the brand
• Fully understand the accounts needs and proactive customer management
• Improve long term sustainability with customers
• Achieve targets and sales growth to deliver sales plans
• Prepare and support Head of Sales with key accounts
• Facilitate marketing and search for export opportunities
• P&L responsibility and JBP management

The Candidate

• The successful applicant will have minimum 3 years of account management in UK grocery channel  
• Experience of P&L and JBP
• Experience with category, project management and data analysis
• Someone who is motivated, ambitious and a great communicator.
• Strong on Microsoft Excel

What’s on Offer

• £40,000-£45,000 (depending on experience) + package.
• Opportunity to join fantastic growing company.
• Opportunity to develop across multiple sectors in the food industry
• Working for a premium brand well known in the Major Multiples.
• Office based in London when not with customers. Customer visit likely 2-3 days a week.

Please email Jack Parsliffe at jack@drnewitt.com with your application.