Account Manager - Chilled Retail Convenience
- Employer
- DR Newitt
- Location
- Greater Manchester
- Salary
- £40k + Package
- Closing date
- 15 Sep 2018
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- Business Sector
- Food & Drink
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Function
- National Accounts, Sales
Job Details
Account Manager
Reference: RJS38739 - Category: Sales
Company
Our client is a well-established food manufacturer looking to add to their Sales team. They are looking for a talented and successful Account Manager to direct and control sales activity across their major retail convenience accounts. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career in sales with a long standing company.
Role
- Manage accounts in-line with company’s margin targets, factoring in all cost, discounts and promotions
- Understand your customers and your market to a detailed level and make key decisions based on this knowledge
- Work closely with NPD and Marketing teams to ensure success of new products
- Ensure a thorough understanding of your supplies capabilities
- Proactive and constructive member of the Sales Team, meeting and liaising with them in a timely manner, and disseminating information to the relevant people
- Support the maintenance and development of the company’s image and reputation
Person
- Proven track record of managing accounts in the food industry
- Excellent financial and commercial awareness, including a thorough understanding of the sales, marketing and NPD process
- Ability to effectively network with key figures in the food industry with strong communication skills
- Ability to be proactive and flexible in your working approach
- Strong IT and presentation skills
Package
£40k + Package
If you would like to apply for this position please send your most recent up to date CV to Richard.sneddon@drnewitt.com. Alternatively if you would like to find out more about the role please call Richard Sneddon on 0161 833 0181.
Company
D R Newitt are Food, Drink and FMCG recruitment specialists providing permanent and interim recruitment services:
We offer Headhunting, Search & Selection and Advertising services across the following disciplines:
• Sales
• Marketing and Category
• Executive
• Supply Chain / Buying
• Technical / Quality
• NPD / Process / Development Chefs
• Operations / Manufacturing
• Engineering
• HR and Finance
To enquire about a specific role or to have a confidential discussion about your career path, call or email us:
- Edinburgh Office 0131 226 5060
- Manchester Office 0161 833 0181
- Website
- http://www.drnewitt.com/
- Telephone
- 0131 226 5060
- Location
-
38 Melville Street
Edinburgh
Midlothian
EH3 7HA
United Kingdom
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