Account Manager - FMCG - On Trade
- Employer
- Michael Page Sales
- Location
- England, Tyne and Wear, Newcastle upon Tyne
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- 9 Dec 2019
View more
- Business Sector
- Food & Drink
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Function
- Sales
Job Details
- The chance to work for a global drinks brand
- Genuine career progression opportunites
Client Details
My client are a Global FMCG Drinks business. They are innovative and forward thinking, and despite their size, remain fluid enough to be able to adapt in difficult market conditions.
Description
* Work with SNAM to deliver retailer strategy.
* Update and deliver monthly, quarterly and annual sales forecasts indicating risks and opportunities.
* Weekly analysis of retailer sales reports sharing qualitative and quantitative results.
* Delivery of agreed sales and profit targets.
* Manage trade spend effectively, ensuring to drive brand awareness whilst maximising profitability.
* Budget building and delivery.
* Oversee the supply chain within the account through forecasting and delivery.
* Manage promotional planning along with the marketing team to ensure profitable growth and optimum NPD buy in whilst respecting brand values.
* Participation in key business meetings such as forecast validation, NPD and brand meetings, presenting a review of account performance identifying challenges and opportunities as appropriate.
Profile
* National Account experience
* On Trade experience essential
* Analytical and detail orientated.
* Strong communication skills - written and verbal.
* Highly operational.
* Excellent presentation skills.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office.
* Strong negotiation experience.
* Highly organised.
Job Offer
- Competitive salary
- Excellent bonus structure
- Genuine career progression opportunities
- Company Car or Car Allowance
- Plus other company benefits
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
Join in the discussion in our LinkedIn group Michael Page Sales - UK
Get job alerts
Create a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.
Create alert