National Account Manager - Morrisons & Wilkinson

National Account Manager - Morrisons & Wilkinson

South West London

• £40,000 - £48,000 Basic Salary
• 30% Bonus
• Company Car
• Pension
• Private Healthcare

About our Client: 

Our client is one of the world's most recognised brands! Spanning across the globe our client are either first or second within their 3 core categories and are a manufacturing giant. They have done all of this whilst remaining a family run company. People that work here are constantly put to the test due to the width and depth of their respected accounts, but this is all made worth it due to their great sales results and their continued growth.

In the last 5 years our client has seen exceptional growth and they have a very ambitious strategy for the next 5. Their on boarding process, training development programme and succession plans initiative are envied throughout the market. This is because as well as having the financial backing of a huge manufacturing corporate infrastructure along with the family owned ethos, they are able to adapt and take real advantage of the market. They play to win and they win big!

About the Role:

As the National Account Manager, you will be managing 2 of our clients' highest profile accounts in Grocery and the High Street where relationship building is a must. You will be a self-starter and you'll have the tenacity and hunger to learn the vast range of SKU's and the 3 categories that our client offers.

The main tasks in this role will be:

• Maintaining and developing the strong relationships within these accounts.
• JBP planning with the numerous buying contacts.
• Take control of the P&L responsibility of both these accounts.

This business has a fantastic on boarding process and an industry envied training development programme, as these guys really do invest in their people so this is the place to really springboard your career. With the added benefit of reporting straight into the Sales Director, you will have a direct contact with an experienced mentor who will want to show you the correct methods to really thrive in this company.

About You:

You will have a strong FMCG background where you have shown a flair for progression and a hunger to progress through your previous companies. You will come with a strong background in national accounts with the ability to work numerically as well as creatively. Working successfully with key internal stakeholders is vital as you'll be working closely with the marketing and insights teams.

To be considered for this you need to have the following:

• Top 6 Grocery experience.
• JBP Planning.
• Buyer contacts.
• P&L experience.
• Experience in data analysis; preferably GFK, IRI or Dunhumby.

This role will give the successful candidate a chance to really take full responsibility for some accounts with whom they already have good relationships and take them to the next level.

About Us:

PIE Recruitment gets straight to the point - we don't just find great individuals - we build great teams. With specialist delivery across the Sales & Marketing spectrum we offer insight and expertise into the Consumer, Retail, Technology, Automotive and Business to Business Markets. 

For our candidates we are in a position to offer genuine insight and advice, having supported the career progression of thousands of candidates across the UK and Europe. For us, you are not just another applicant but someone who we will guide and represent in an engaging fashion, each and every time. 

Contact us for more information on 01494 590404 / info@pie-recruitment.com