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National Account Manager - Grocery/E-Comm/Impulse/Convenience

Employer
Veritas Partners Limited - National Accounts
Location
London (West), London (Greater)
Salary
Competitive Basic + Bonus + Car or Allowance + Benefits - West London
Closing date
26 Jun 2017

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

Job Details

launched in 2003 and with a current portfolio of over 20 top notch products that are now eaten somewhere in the world every 2 seconds. A fabulous story of pure genius and a brilliant team of people!

Part of a family business that has developed into a multi-divisional, fast moving, innovative food business with a turnover in excess of £500m and employing over 1500 people in the UK and France. 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.

As a company we are firmly committed to equality of employment opportunity and welcome applications from all sectors of the community.  

The Job:

  • Be the main point of contact for certain accounts, developing and maintaining effective relationships with the customer at all levels, specifically with the relevant Category Buyer and cross-functionally.
  • The role of the managing/farming the account(s) includes, but is not limited to forecasting, price negotiation, planning, full profit and loss (P&L) responsibility of key accounts, budgeting, category management, marketing and logistics.
  • This role will also typically involve elements of business development, whether opening new trading relations or gaining new listings, SKU's, NPD within existing accounts, with the aim of maintaining or increasing profit margin, turnover, volume, distribution and market share.
  • Financial responsibilities will include for accurate forecasting across the portfolio i.e. cost, price, and volume
  • Take responsibility for key business projects e.g. NPD on point responsibility;
  • Work closely with the Commercial Director & Category Controller to ensure effective delivery of the commercial strategy; and undertake other duties as assigned

You:

  • Ambitious NAM / Junior NAM looking to take your next step in your career; 
  • Possess strong administration and analytical skills;
  • Demonstrate a professional manner, be very commercially aware and is interested in what the competition are doing;
  • Confidence, motivation and determination, as well as the ability to deal with rejection;
  • Strong networking and influencing skills at all levels;
  • Excellent sales and negotiation skills;
  • Have high attention to detail;
  • An excellent communicator, both verbally and in writing;
  • A good listener, able to respond to results and consumer research;
  • Be able to build outstanding customer relationships and have impeccable 'people skills';
  • Have good presentation skills;
  • Able to work well on your own, or with a wide range of people from different parts of the business;
  • Strong project management skills and the ability to manage different projects at the same time;
  • Good organisational and time management skills and the ability to work well under pressure;
  • Enjoy working in a busy, deadline driven and creative environment; and
  • Be energetic and passionate and possess or have the ability to develop in-depth knowledge about our products and markets.

If this sounds of interest, please apply quoting reference 3049/62gj

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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