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Interim Senior National Account Manager - German Speaking

Employer
Veritas Partners Limited - National Accounts
Location
South East England
Salary
FTC - Excellent Day Rate
Closing date
23 Jul 2017

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Business Sector
Food & Drink
Contract Type
Interim
Hours
Full Time
Function
National Accounts, Sales

Job Details

Part of a family business that has developed into a multi-divisional, fast moving, innovative food business with a turnover in excess of £600m and employing over 1700 people in the UK, Europe & Asia Pacific. Each of our divisions are unique, offering different challenges and exciting career opportunities.

We have an informal style and believe in pushing responsibility and accountability down to the local level. Whichever division you work for, we believe in training and developing each of our colleagues and in providing an environment where all colleagues can achieve their full potential.

*German and English fluency is a prerequisite*

You will report to the Group Commercial Director. Working closely with our distributors in Germany and Netherlands you will provide leadership for day to day operations within our distributors whilst focussing on the company’s strategy.   The primary focus will be to work closely with our distributors in order to lead the development of the sales and national accounts throughout Germany and Netherlands. This will require a strong sales focus at both strategic and tactical levels to develop business with retailers to a mutual advantage.

We are seeking an inspirational and strategic leader with outstanding communication skills who can engage staff to achieve demanding business goals. You will have overall responsibility for the P&L and local activation plan as well as active involvement in the group commercial strategy.

Responsibilities

  • Effective indirect leadership of the distributor sales teams
  • Developing a vision for each customer and strategy to achieve it working with the distributor, including overseeing JBPs,
  • Ensure that the investment budget is used strategical to ensure effective returns through individual accounts
  • Maximising returns through Category planning and Marketing
  • Work with Sales Order Planning to develop forecasting as key KPI

We require senior FMCG sales professionals with a proven track record of success including managing and experience with German or Dutch retailers for example Albert Heijn, Rewe, Edeka or Lidl. You must be able to demonstrate strong and effective negotiation skills backed up with a solid grasp of marketing and category management principles. Self-motivated, entrepreneurial and ambitious individuals will find their commitment rewarded with outstanding career opportunities.

*German and English fluency is a prerequisite*

Interested candidates should send an up to date CV, including your current salary details quoting reference 3049/67gj.

Company

veritas

Whether you’re an aspirational Sales Account Manager looking for the new challenge of moving into National Accounts or an experienced Senior/National Account Manager aiming to step change your career in a vibrant new sector, you need to talk to us. We will always advise and guide you openly and honestly, aiming to match your skills, aspirations and cultural preferences with the right company as much as the role.

 

Company info
Website
Telephone
0118 903 4914
Location
Seddon House
Gas Lane
Twyford
RG10 9LX
United Kingdom

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