National Account Manager - Sainsburys
- Employer
- Vertical Advantage
- Location
- Kent
- Salary
- £45000 - £55000 per annum + Car Allowance & Bonus
- Closing date
- 16 Apr 2018
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- Business Sector
- Non Food & Drink
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Function
- National Accounts, Sales
Job Details
The role
An FMCG branded & own brand business based in Kent are recruiting a National Account Manager for their Sainsbury's account, on own label product.
You will also be responsible for building, negotiating and executing JBP's but also involved in product development and engaging NPD teams internally and at JS. You will understand category data for your benefit, influence key stakeholders internally & externally and have a thorough understanding of the supply chain to maintain forecast accuracy.
The organisation
This organisation is a leading player in its sector and they produce some of the most well-known products in their categories that are consumed on a daily basis. They are big on development and progression opportunities can arise in various customer teams along your career.
The person
To be successful in this role it is essential that you have the following experience/skills:
- Strong commercial National Account Management experience.
- Own label experience is desired but not essential.
- Management of a sizeable profit & loss.
- High level of numeracy
- Ability to influence & manage senior stakeholders
- Good understanding of financial metrics, as well as supply chain forecasting
- Excellent communication skills
- Understanding category data
If you are interested - please apply!
The Vertical Advantage Sales Team specialise in opportunities within Sales, Category Management, MS&P / Revenue Growth and Trade & Shopper Marketing. If this role is not right for you but you are interested in finding your next career challenge, please call on 0207 438 1565.
Company
Vertical Advantage have a rich history in sourcing within the FMCG and Grocery marketplace. We specialise in placing candidates in the mid to senior end of the market within Category Management, National Accounts, Marketing, Supply Chain and Logistics.
We guarantee comprehensive support and expert guidance through professional consultants with proven track records from industry. At Vertical Advantage we are proud of how accomplished our people are and how they have built exceptional networks over their time in the recruitment sector. It is these networks that will give you confidence to work with us.
Our first instinct is to search and this is ingrained in the fabric of our work. We leave no stone unturned to deliver exceptional people for exceptional businesses. Our way of operating suits today's working lifestyle where people are short on time and need to make hiring decisions based on seeing low numbers of high calibre candidates.
Vertical Advantage is a lean, flexible consultancy that works with our clients and candidates to find the right solutions for them.
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