Senior National Account Manager, Grocery
- Employer
- Vertical Advantage
- Location
- Kent
- Salary
- £55000 - £60000 per annum + Car & Bonus
- Closing date
- 22 May 2017
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- Business Sector
- Food & Drink
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Function
- Buying, National Accounts, Sales
Job Details
Senior National Account Manager - Grocery
London
The role
One of the UK's largest suppliers in their niche are seeking a Senior Account Manager to be responsible for 3 key main accounts including their largest grocery account. This will manage a direct report.
This is a high profile role in the team due to the nature of the customers, and would offer a fantastic challenge for someone with excellent commercial and influencing skills. It will be a dual track, branded & own brand role.
You will be responsible for building, negotiating and executing JBP's, understanding category data for your benefit, influencing key stakeholders internally & externally.
The person
To be successful in this role it is essential that you have the following experience/skills:
- Commercial National Account Management or Retail Buying experience from a food or non-food manufacturer
- Grocery experience is a must
- P&L management & accountability
- Ability to influence & manage senior stakeholders
- Good understanding of financial metrics, as well as supply chain forecasting
- Excellent communication skills
If you are interested - please apply!
The Vertical Advantage Sales Team specialise in opportunities within Sales, Category Management, MS&P / Revenue Growth and Trade & Shopper Marketing. If this role is not right for you but you are interested in finding your next career challenge, please call on 0207 438 1565.
Company
Vertical Advantage have a rich history in sourcing within the FMCG and Grocery marketplace. We specialise in placing candidates in the mid to senior end of the market within Category Management, National Accounts, Marketing, Supply Chain and Logistics.
We guarantee comprehensive support and expert guidance through professional consultants with proven track records from industry. At Vertical Advantage we are proud of how accomplished our people are and how they have built exceptional networks over their time in the recruitment sector. It is these networks that will give you confidence to work with us.
Our first instinct is to search and this is ingrained in the fabric of our work. We leave no stone unturned to deliver exceptional people for exceptional businesses. Our way of operating suits today's working lifestyle where people are short on time and need to make hiring decisions based on seeing low numbers of high calibre candidates.
Vertical Advantage is a lean, flexible consultancy that works with our clients and candidates to find the right solutions for them.
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