National Account Manager - Sainsbury's

A globally recognised Food and Drink manufacturer who are market leaders within their product categories are searching for a talented and highly ambitious National Account Manager to join their UK team.

Managing one the one businesses largest and most important retail customers this is a great opportunity for someone currently operating at a National Account Manager level and is looking for the next step in their career managing a Top 4 Grocery Retail account.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• The delivery of customer AOP
• The pricing, promotion, negotiating and account planning of your account(s)
• Co-ordination with field sales team to optimise in-store execution
• Internal Business Planning
• Negotiation of NPD listings & distribution extensions for existing products

The ideal candidate will come from a branded FMCG environment and have strong UK Account Management experience (Grocery Top 6 / Discounters / Convenience & Impulse retail). You will have the confidence to manage a P&L and the ability to demonstrate NSV growth achievement. Strong internal networks and cross-functional relationship building skills are also essential.

As well as a highly competitive basic salary this role provides a range of fantastic benefits, including car allowance, company bonus scheme, a contributory pension scheme, private health care, flexible benefits scheme, free parking onsite and much more!