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Junior National Account Manager - Discounters and High Street Retail

Employer
Seven Search & Selection
Location
South West England (accessible from M5 Cheltenham South/M4 Reading West)
Salary
Up to £40k dependent on experience + car & package
Closing date
25 Dec 2020

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

Job Details

National Account Manager – Discounters & High Street Retail

Based South West England (accessible from M5 Cheltenham South / M4 Reading West)

Salary c£40k (Dependant on experience) plus strong bonus and package

Our client: 

  • Major supplier of quality and innovative chilled food products
  • Excellent track record of growth delivered by a great team with the benefit of a fantastic range of products
  • Diverse and secure customer base across retail, wholesale and food manufacturing markets
  • Now seek to recruit a growth driven Junior National Account Manager to drive the development of their High Street & Discounter customers

The role: 

  • This Junior National Account Manager role is a classic grow role where your role and responsibilities will develop quickly and prove to be a stepping-stone to a full Grocery National Account Manager role within c12-18 months
  • Within the initial role you will personally manage & develop a portfolio of customers; including High Street Retail & Discounters along with supporting the Senior National Account Manager & Head of Retail with execution and project management across other accounts
  • This is a perfect role where you will gain fantastic insight into Account Management best practice; excellent support, coaching & development; and the opportunity to deliver growth for the company which will enhance your profile for career development
  • We are looking for individuals who are hungry & committed to making their mark; whether this is through acquiring new customers; developing existing business; or championing product development opportunities for the business

Ideal candidate: 

  • You will have c12-24 months experience at NAE or JNAM level, having experienced one trading cycles operating with Head office level customer contacts; or possibly worked within a supporting role in Category, Customer Marketing or NPD
  • Bring Food or Drink background & training
  • Will be commercially astute with experience managing a significant P&L
  • You’ll be skilled working with cross functional team members by adopting a collaborative working style is crucial
  • Finally, you must have the energy to succeed in this FMCG industry, able to demonstrate entrepreneurial thinking, self-starter determination & that all important desire to deliver

Whilst we would like to respond to all our on-line applicants, regrettably we are unable to do so due to the high volumes we receive. If you do not hear back within 14 days unfortunately the relevant consultant has decided not to progress with your applicationFor alternative opportunities please visit the workwithseven website 

  

Seven Search & Selection Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary (Interim) workers. By applying for this role, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on the workwithseven website 

Company

Seven is a leading provider of multi-functional recruitment solutions in Consumer Goods & Retail, covering roles in Sales, Marketing, Head Office functions, Category, Operations and Manufacturing. We provide executive search and selection as well as award-winning RPO services and interim solutions.

"One of the leaders in FMCG recruitment" - client feedback, Bayer.

"Having worked with some of the biggest names in recruitment, I would recommend Seven above all." - client feedback, Mars UK.

We are 20 passionate sector experts working from our London and Leeds offices. Take a look at our website to see all vacancies and learn more!

Company info
Website
Telephone
0330 010 8327
Location
Yorkshire House, Greek Street
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS1 5SH
United Kingdom

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