National Account Manager- Tesco, Sainsburys & Waitrose

Company Overview

Our client is an innovative, dynamic and premium focused drinks business with an exciting range of premium spirits. This business is growing at a rapid rate and in order to drive further success across the multiple grocery sector they are looking for a National Account Manager to manage and develop sales with a range of customers including Tesco, Sainsburys and Waitrose.

The successful candidate will drive commercial success, nurture strong relationships with the customers and grow the implementation of the off-trade vision and strategy. You will directly manage P+L, buyer relationships and take control of future brand development and strategy.

This is a rare opportunity for professionals currently working in the Grocery sector to join a business that truly offers diversity and high levels of autonomy. This position is a management level opportunity and as such has direct influence and interaction with key leadership teams to shape future strategic development.

A superb package including pension, bonus, car allowance and healthcare is offered.

What our client is looking for and essential criteria

- Background exposure to working with FMCG or premium drinks brands, ideally with blue chip training

- Strong exposure to grocery sales with strategic ability and strong commercial skills

- Good knowledge of the drinks sector and/or premium brands

- Demonstrable evidence of good gravitas, creativity and organisation skills.

- Strong negotiation, relationship development and influencing skills to drive commercial success.

- Graduate calibre

Application Guidelines

Candidates must be based and eligible to work in the UK

Please provide your CV (in word format) and current remuneration with your application.

Candidates meeting the brief will be contacted within 2 weeks of their application, sadly we are not always able to respond to all candidates but will do our best to do so.