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NATIONAL ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE - GROCERY

Employer
Clear Edge Search & Selection Ltd
Location
Lincolnshire
Salary
Up to £32,000 plus car allowance, bonus and pension – 25 days holiday
Closing date
18 May 2018

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

Job Details

National Account Executive - Grocery

Up to £32,000 plus car allowance, bonus and pension – 25 days holiday

Lincolnshire

Reporting to the Senior National Account Manager, the National Account Executive will be joining one of the UKs most highly regarded Fresh Produce businesses based in Lincolnshire. Due to outstanding year on year growth and ambitious growth plans within the organisation there is now a requirement for a National Account Executive to join the team.

The key purpose of this role is to provide support to the Senior National Account Manager by building collaborative relationships with the customer and assist with managing the account internally and externally. You will help drive and optimize the businesses collaboration, within the agreed strategic guidelines created via the implementation of the agreed Joint Business Plan.

Key Accountabilities:

  • Retail and internal data management and reporting
  • Support the Commercial Manager on general account administration
  • Input into cross functional projects on how to develop our customer business
  • Use forecasting tools, managing the interface between product and sales
  • Use retailer sales data to drive insights and commercial action to grow sales
  • Work with Commercial Manager on how to manage and influence customers along with the opportunity to attend customer visits
  • Support the process of negotiation and business development opportunities
  • Regular store visits to review product ranges and observe shopper behaviour
  • To assist with monitoring, planning and forecasting long and short term sales to provide the business with accurate requirements.
  • To align customer requirements with business objectives; providing the business with a sales plan that is shared and monitored periodically.
  • To identify and drive sales opportunities

Requirements:

The role requires at least 6 months experience working in an FMCG food environment. All candidates from a commercial, supply chain, category or insights background will be considered. In addition to this you will have high levels of commercial and numerical awareness.

This is an exceptional opportunity for someone who is prepared to work hard and keen progress within a growing business.

Please do not hesitate to apply if you feel you have the experience and background described or contact matthew.marshall@ceselection.com for further information.

Company

Clear Edge are an executive search and selection business, specialising in roles from middle management to Board level in FMCG and Retail sectors.

Recruiting high-calibre professionals across:

  • Sales & Marketing
  • Operations, Technical & Supply Chain
  • Retail

Genuine experts in your sector:

  • Food
  • Drinks
  • Health, Beauty & Household Products
  • Consumer Durables

Our specialist consultants take a highly pro-active approach on behalf of their clients and candidates, with total commitment to service and results. Using our extensive market knowledge, unrivalled network of contacts and modern day recruitment techniques, we're here to give you the clear edge over the competition.

Company info
Website
Telephone
0113 2054970
Location
Lister House
Lister Hill
Horsforth
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS18 5AZ
GB

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