National Account Manager
- Employer
- Michael Page Sales
- Location
- England, Surrey
- Salary
- £50000 - £60000 per annum
- Closing date
- 27 Sep 2018
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- Business Sector
- Food & Drink
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Function
- National Accounts
Job Details
This is a fantastic opportunity for a National Account Manager to join my client on their journey of growth, in driving revenue across their retail accounts and other channels!
Client Details
My client are a market leader, who have been operating for a number of years within the FMCG industry and have built a successful brand and reputation within the market!
Description
The primary responsibility for the National Account Manager will be to manage and develop the retail accounts, developing business with the Multiples, Cash and Carry & Buying Groups, food Manufacturers and on line businesses.
Further responsibilities include:-
- Working with customers on NPD for new bespoke products and ranges
- Manage the sales and profitability of existing accounts and ensure commercials meet the business strategy
- Manage the development and overall performance of the accounts to ensure the right items are stocked, according to demand and future forecasting
- Building working relationships with current National Account customer and actively seek out new potential customers
- Produce outline business plans based on agreed volume and value targets
- Plan promotional activities with the accounts to achieve maximum returns
Profile
The successful National Account Manager will have the following attributes:-
- A proven track record building relationships within the retail grocers, Cash & Carry, Buying Group's and food manufacturers
- Experience of working in a role requiring high level statistical analysis and accuracy
- Ability to assess client's bespoke needs and help develop new product lines with the Sales & Marketing teams
- A passion for being proactive and working in a challenging and competitive sales environment
- A proven track record of building relationships with new and existing customers
- Graduate calibre
Job Offer
A competitive basic salary and package and an opportunity work for a client who offers you autonomy, trust and all of the tools you need to do a great job and we have a great working environment where colleagues are truly valued!
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
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