National Account Manager - JS / Waitrose (Clear route to SNAM)

The Company

An established non-food business based in Yorkshire. Our client has over 30 years experience within FMCG and holds 35% market share within the category.

The Role

The National Account Manager will be responsible for Sainsbury's (JS) , Waitrose and e-retailers - Amazon / Ocado. The focus of the role is around driving profitability and maintaining relationships within key customers. Reporting to the senior leaderships team, this role requires someone who will hit the ground running and take on more responsibly as the business grows further. The role is office based with a degree of flexibility e.g. school run, remote working when needed etc. In terms of progression, the position will become a SNAM at the start of 2019, the selected person will therefore need the skill and experience to do so.

The Person

The successful candidate will be an experienced grocery account manager, who can think on their feet and have the hard conversation's in the right way. Ideally you have experience of own label and branded environments. You are smart and understand how to navigate complex negotiations. Your key skills include: Strong administration, cross-functional relationship building and performing the "everyday tasks" of an account manager to a high level.

The Package

A competitive basic salary + Company Car (Audi A3) + Bonus 10% + Health-care + Pension (Matched up to 10%) + Laptop & Phone.

The Next Steps

If this role is for you, hit 'apply now' or for more information and a confidential discussion contact James Myerscough at Better Placed Ltd on 0113 236 4040