Senior National Account Manager - Grocery - FOODIE START-UP

Do you want to be part of a brand that are making no nonsense properly tasty snacks? Are you an expert in managing and developing Top 4 Grocery multiples?

A pioneer in their category, they are causing waves in the snacking aisle thanks to the delicious tasty healthy on-the-go products!

Their food is guaranteed goodness and completely moreish! Since the start, they have grown 200% YOY with plans to achieve over 1.2m by the end of 2019.

Their ethos is a simple one -

making it easier for people to make healthier, tasty choices every single day' .

They are now planning for healthy on-the-go snacking domination and looking for an exceptional individual to come on board as a Senior National Account Manager.

Reporting into the Founder as the Senior National Account Manager, you will be responsible for

• Managing and developing a portfolio of existing multiple grocery accounts. (Tesco/ Sainsbury's)
• Gaining distribution and sales of new customers within the grocery channel
• Working collaboratively with the Founders and sales team.
• Assisting with the launch of new product lines.

What makes you the ideal candidate? You will be

• You have at least 3+ years' FMCG sales/account management experience within a food/drink challenger brand.
• You have a successful track record of driving business development within the grocery channel, ideally Tesco and Sainsburys.
• You are sales focused, highly motivated and entrepreneurial.
• You demonstrate an ability to think outside the box, innovate and think creatively.
• Enthusiastic and driven with a passion for healthy snacking!

They are looking for this individual to develop into their Head of Sales so this an exciting opportunity to be part of start-up with big growth and innovative new product launches in the pipeline!

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