Senior National Account Manager - Food

Senior National Account Manager - Food

Greater London

• £65,000 - £75,000 Basic Salary
• Bonus Scheme
• Pension
• Healthcare
• Soft Benefits

About our Client: 

This modern day British success story are looking to add a Senior National Account Manager to their massively talented retail team. The phenomenal growth this business is witnessing sees no sign of slowing at all with, constant innovation NPD and their foray into the UK grocery market really whipping up a frenzy with demanding consumers! 

For a food business, it really does not get any better. The retailers are in love with these guys, activation in store is phenomenal. The relationships being driven by amazing marketing and category insight lead negotiation with a real focus on Health & Wellness - bang on trend in the marketplace with consumers. Ecommerce has been a massive success too for this business, however the concentration is now the bricks and mortar retail multiples hence the requirement for a heavy hitting Senior National Account Manager to come and lead their largest grocery customer with man management. 

Their offices are like a tech business, with constant away days and incentives to really drive a positive team culture. They need likeminded people to come on board their journey and continue to drive their charge. If you want cool, entrepreneurial, innovative, visible - somewhere you can really enjoy working with a fun-loving culture - then this is definitely something you need to have a look at. 

About the Role: 

The Senior National Account Manager will be looking after the No.1 grocery account in the business, this is the highest profile role in the commercial team. They are looking for a candidate with Top 4 grocery retail experience. Also, this role will include man management, initially of 1 report but with a remit and real appetite form the business to grow the team rapidly. Tripling distribution will need a larger support network so headcount growth will become a key remit of the role. 

Rapid progression to senior leadership level is available for the right candidate. You will be working alongside the Directors of the business daily to receive first class mentoring in a constantly moving beast which will allow for no slowing down. 

Cross functional support will also be needed and an input into the wider retailer strategy will be a key part of this role. Sound like an opportunity for you? 

About You: 

Our client is looking for someone who has prior experience of dealing with UK top 4 multiples but wants to get away from the red tape & process driven culture.

• Have fun and immerse yourself in the business, this is the No.1 priority.
• Full P&L for top grocery customer most likely to be the No.1 account.
• Direct line management experience will be a huge plus.
• Delivering the Account Business Plan with customers.
• Establish regular contact with key customer contacts to maximise business opportunities with the account/s (e.g. buyers, category managers, operations, stock controllers).
• Coordinate Supply Chain, Finance, Marketing and commercial activities to deliver total customer satisfaction.
• Lead in-store activity, monitor competitors and ensure that all forecasting and administration is up to date and accurate.
• Constant NPD require new listings and lots of product testing.
• Support the wider retail team and other senior management with motivation and development of your overall business and growth strategy.
• Family feel ethos is hugely important, there are major influences you will be required to make in this role.

This is a business that allow you and empower you to really make a difference we need game changers. A real team player is needed to help drive the business in line with the global strategy too and this is a role which will allow for rapid progression. 

However most important of all are, passion, a keen interest in making a difference and the health food & wellbeing markets. If this sounds like you please get in touch. 

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. 

Contact Lyle for more information on 01494 590404 / lyle.edwards@pie-recruitment.com