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National Account Executives x 2 - Major multiple retailer - Food Sector

Employer
The Oval Partnership
Location
Lincolnshire - Commutable from South Yorks, Notts, Leicestershire area
Salary
£25-30k - Dependent on experience + pension + benefits and progression
Closing date
16 Sep 2017

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

Job Details

Our Client

Are a well established, profitable business worth in excess of £250m, they have invested heavily across all aspects of their business and have reached market leading status via their innovation and constant desire to develop.  They are respected industry wide as a business that constantly out perform their competitors and regularly win awards for product quality and innovation.  Due to expansion within the business both organically and though a focus on delivering for the consumer we are now looking to recruit two ambitious National Account Executives to join the growing team.  This is an excellent supportive business to develop your career within, where individuals are recognised and success rewarded.  Whilst these roles are working on a major multiple retailers, experience of dealing with a top 4 is not essential, but would be preferable.   What is important is your drive, tenacity, passion and enthusiasm to deliver, learn and be part of this growing business.

The roles x 2 

Working closely with the Senior Commerical Managers on site, you will be responsible for the day to day responsibilities of managing multiple retailers – including, Tesco, JS and Waitrose –( Prior experience of these retailers would be an advantage, but not essential

  • Manage all new line forms, undertake promotional analysis, sales forecasting, and ensure deadlines are adhered too.
  • Providing the first point of contact for any retailer enquiries, delivering an exceptional customer service to them – maintaining customer files and ensuring all details are up to date
  • Work closely with the category analyst to offer insight and report back to the senior commercial manage
  • Working collaboratively with other departments – NPD, supply chain, category to make sure projects are delivered on time

For a more experienced candidate already operating at NAE level wanting a step up to a Junior NAM – there are some smaller categories within each retailer that would be passed over for someone to learn and gain exposure to having their own P&L responsibility, whilst working in conjunction with the Account Director.

The person

Whilst previous experience of working on a major retailer would be of interest, this is not essential.  We are looking for someone with exceptional drive and ability

You will need to have the following skills

  • Strong analytical skills and a background in accurate data analysis
  • Excellent communication skills at all levels and ability to influence, take ownership and lead in projects
  • Drive and passion to learn, develop and put the customer at the heart of what you do
  • Results orientated
  • Able to manage multiple projects at the same time
  • Highly organised
  • Hungry to learn and pushing for development
  • Solution orientated mind set

This is a great role, for anyone wanting to step change their career and gain retailer experience in a business that is totally supportive of talented individuals.  There is significant opportunity for the right individuals to develop their career to the next level within the business

 

Company

The Oval Partnership is a specialist search organisation in the Food and Drinks manufacturing sector.  Established over 15 years ago, we recruit permanent and interim managers at Middle, Senior and Director Level across: - General Management, Commercial, Marketing, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Technical / NPD, Finance and HR.

Our team of specialist consultants aim to fully understand and meet the needs of both clients and candidates to achieve mutually beneficial matches for both candidates' careers and client's business needs.

Company info
Telephone
01302 711776
Location
2 St Nicholas Terrace
Church Walk
Doncaster
DN10 6JD
GB

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