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Junior National Account Manager

Employer
Better Placed Recruitment
Location
London (Central), London (Greater)
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
26 Apr 2019

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

Job Details

THE COMPANY – FOR GOODNESS SHAKES

For Goodness Shakes are the UK’s market leader in the RTD (ready to drink) protein shake category.  Our portfolio that spans the different consumer needs from Starting Strong at Breakfast, to Recovery After Training, via Protein on the Go.

The past year has been another incredible year of growth, combined with a complete rebrand and repositioning.  Our products target the growing masses of ‘strivers’ –active, diet focused consumers – Feel The Good, by helping them add some goodness into their diets.  The Protein drinks category is on trend and all about wellbeing and fitness.   Constantly innovating we have recently launched plant protein to tap into the growing vegan and flexitarian trends.  

We are the number one protein brand within grocery channel and have strong distribution with our major customers, backed by strong consumer metrics and an exciting NPD pipeline. We are well placed to continue this strong growth. 

In terms of culture, we are all about entrepreneurial flair, responsibility, independence and quick footedness. Our team are both dedicated and passionate and are proud to live and breathe the company values.

www.forgoodnessshakes.com

THE ROLE – JUNIOR NATIONAL ACCOUNT MANAGER

This is a rare opportunity for the right candidate, working on a category leading brand, with a brilliant team, and is based in a great location. 

We are looking someone who is energetic, a team player who is passionate and keen to make a difference. The opportunity is huge, and the successful applicant will be able to take direct ownership of their own channels and customers.  In addition, they will get increasing exposure working on a Top 4 account, assisting and learning from the more experienced members of the team.

This is an exciting opening for a dynamic Junior National Account Manager looking to join a team, where they can learn, get involved, and help take the business onto the next level. The business is built upon internal development and progression of the team. Reporting into the National Account Controller. This position is office based in London.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

In this role you will have responsibility for:

  • Day-to-day management of our
  • Specialist Sport / Wholesalers Distributors (Online and Physical)
  • Discount and High Street Retailers
  • New Business Development
  • Top 4 analysis, admin and exposure (internal / external)
  • Developing and driving ambitious growth plans across this exciting product range and NPD pipeline
  • Responsible for creating and implementing JBPs where required

    Please Note: We have chosen to work exclusively with Better Placed Recruitment; therefore we kindly ask that other recruiters respect our decision and do not contact us in relation to this role. Any speculative applicants will be forwarded to Better Placed Recruitment. Thank You.

Company

With an enviable client list of blue chip FMCG businesses, Better Placed focuses on the recruitment of Sales and Marketing professionals across the UK. Working from offices in Leeds and Manchester, our team of highly experienced Consultants have built relationships with a wide range of companies in the North West, Yorkshire and the Midlands as well as elsewhere in the UK.

In many cases we are preferred supplier to these businesses operating on an exclusive basis. We operate at all levels from graduate through to Director and our team are widely acknowledged as specialists in their chosen vertical markets.At Better Placed we focus on our candidates as much as our clients and we understand that failure to do so will slow the rapid growth that we have seen since our inception in 2002. Our track record of maintaining long term relationships with both candidates and clients is testament to how seriously we take this and is a fundamental part of what we stand for.

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