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Key Account Manager/ Business Development Manager

Employer
FMCG Executive Network
Location
Swindon, Wiltshire
Salary
Up to £60k (DOE) plus benefits
Closing date
21 Jul 2017

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

Job Details

Job Title: Key Account Manager/ Business Development Manager– Foodservice
Location: Swindon
Salary: Up To £60,000
Contract Type: Perm / Full time
Sector: Foodservice
All CVs to – talent@fmcgexecutive.com

Through continued growth our client is looking for Key Account Manager/Business Development Manager to come in and own the Food Service sector.
As a Key Account Manager you will be responsible for managing existing channel relationships and new business development to drive brand awareness and maximise return of investment of the company portfolio of products. If you are considering building your career within FMCG, this will represent a fantastic challenge.
Your responsibilities will include:
•    Attend team meetings to receive and give information on brand performance, competitor activity and best practise learnings
•    To develop collaborative customer partnerships at a senior level that encapsulates the key points within the Strategic Account Plan. To translate this plan into relevant customer joint business plans and communicate with key stake holders to gain commitment to all mutual objectives
•    To build on the collaborative customer partnerships established at a senior level by devising and implementing a customer personnel contact strategy for all functions within major accounts.
•    Maximise distribution, availability and visibility of product in account portfolio and propose and implement innovative account specific activity to build brand and drive NPD in line with brand objectives
•    Managing customer portfolio with existing and new business to meet sales objectives within the agreed advertised and promotional spend
•    Devise and implement account plans focusing on volume forecasts, distribution, pricing and promotional objectives
•    Achieve profit / gross margin KPI’s in line with company expectations
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Your skills and experience should include:
•    Strong communication skills both Written and Verbal
•    Possess the ability to communicate and build relationships with key contacts at all levels
•    Highly motivated and hard-working nature - meaning your attention to detail is second to none and you adapt exceptionally well to changing priorities, fast pace and considerable workload.
•    Exceptional sales experience within FMCG, ideally with experience in the food service.
•    Proven sales & negotiation skills with both customers and suppliers

In return the Key Account Manager/Business Development Manager will receive a salary of up to £60,000 per annum.

Whilst we would like to respond to all our on-line applicants, regrettably we are unable to do so due to the high volumes we receive. If you’ve not heard from us within two weeks, unfortunately on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.
 

Company

FMCG Recruitment Solutions for Sales, Marketing & Category Management
For over 19 years, FMCG Executive Network have specialised in recruiting professionals for the FMCG sector, covering sales, marketing and category management. Our growth and success over that time has come down to the simple but powerful promise we make to our clients:

"To work for you as though we are one of you"

That means understanding how you tick. It means building a true partnership – one that’s not just about ‘finding the right person’, but supporting the growth and success of your organisation from within. But perhaps most importantly, it means doing what’s right. Never delivering quantity at the expense of quality, and always offering you the most honest, tailored and insightful advice.

It’s why we’re trusted time and time again by some of the biggest names in FMCG – across the UK and worldwide. To find out a little more about how we’d operate as your chosen recruitment partner

Our discerning consultants offer a recruitment solution with experience that will surpass all expectations.

Contact us:
Suite 112, M25 Business Centre, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 1JH (02036 676700)

Company info
Website
Telephone
02036 676700
Location
Suite 112
M25 Business Centre
Waltham Abbey
Essex
Essex
EN9 1JH
GB

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