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Senior National Account Manager- Confectionary

Employer
Michael Page Sales
Location
England, South East England
Salary
£40000 - £52000 per annum
Closing date
1 May 2018

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Business Sector
Food & Drink
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Function
National Accounts
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Job Details



An exciting opportunity has arisen with an international business which has manufactured first class innovative products for over a century. With market leading brands the company is experiencing exceptional growth with the OOH category forming a key part of the companies on-going success.

Client Details

My client is a multi billion pound international business which offers first class training and progression opportunities. With a strong presence worldwide they manufacture and distribute instantly recognisable brands.

Through enabling individuals to make a difference in their careers within the business, they create a working environment whereby staff are able to excel and take their careers to new levels.

Description

Reporting directly to the Sales Director the Senior National Account Manager- Confectionery. Through developing the sales and distribution of the key brands through the forecourt and specialist channel, you will form a core part of the companies growth strategy. With responsibility for developing strong relationships with a well established account base you will crate future growth opportunities through furthering JBP's with clients.



You will be responsible for:



  • Tailoring strategy for accounts in line with Channel plan and budget
  • Formulating extensive account plans through analysis of the account and suggesting propositions for implementation.
  • Monthly reporting to the business with a thorough update of account developments which includes sales trends, market shares opportunities and any other factor effecting business.
  • Developing and growing account base - seeing and converting new opportunities.
  • Work collaboratively across all departments to ensure all agendas are met.
  • Clear communication to field sales team to ensure planning process is adhered to and priorities for all are clear.
  • Supporting, implementing and monitoring Joint Business plans.
  • Assisting negotiations of pricing and promotional plans


  • Managing a section of the P&L









Profile

As the Senior National Account Manager you will:

  • Posses P & L responsibility within FMCG
  • Be of graduate calibre or equivalent
  • Posses sound commercial acumen
  • Have experience working with either Boots, forecourts or WH Smith
  • Have strong communication and negotiation skills
  • Be highly motivated with strong commercial awareness and the ability to use commercial knowledge to increase profit and business growth.
  • Be able to commute to the office 2x per week in the South East








Job Offer

The role offers an attractive salary plus car and attractive bonus (plus other benefits)

Company

Michael Page Sales UK is a leading professional recruitment consultancy covering permanent, interim and contract recruitment. We have UK wide coverage with ten offices located in London, Weybridge, Reading, Birmingham, Bristol, Leicester, St Albans, Manchester, Leeds and Glasgow. The core markets we serve are Consumer, Business Services, Media, IT/Telco, Financial Services, Healthcare and Technical Sales, with a dedicated person or team in each location specialising in each of these sectors. The clients we work with are as diverse as the candidates we represent; from Blue Chips to SMEs, and Sales Execs to Sales Directors. Our Consultants are typically from relevant sales backgrounds giving first hand experience of the roles we recruit for. We pride ourselves on delivering unrivalled service levels to our candidates and our clients, our track record of success over the past 20 years means we stand out.

Within our Consumer Sales Division we have consultants within each of the 10 offices who dedicate themselves to this sector and no other. Our specialist capability is demonstrated further as we focus on sub sectors such as food, drink, household, foodservice, consumer electronics, apparel, health & beauty, consumer healthcare, pet and sports. Some of our key clients include Colgate, Beiersdorf, Dr Oetker, Johnson & Johnson, Matthew Clark, PZ Cussons, Kellogg’s, 2 Sisters, Samsung, Seven Seas, Twinings, Unilever, Reckitt Benckiser, SC Johnson, Warburtons, InBev, Kettle Chips, Hallmark, Luxottica, McCain, Britvic, General Mills, and Molson Coors to name but a few!

Michael Page Sales UK is part of Michael Page International with operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. As well as looking for high quality candidates for our clients, we are also always looking for top talent to work for us

Join in the discussion in our LinkedIn group Michael Page Sales - UK

 

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