National Account Manager - MULTs

When was the last time you felt challenged and inspired by a leadership team which are all about transparency, empowerment and development?  Development not just of business growth but people?  The investment which this FMCG company have seen over recent years is significant and are making a step change in their category.  Sustainability and ethical sourcing being high on the agenda.

With sites across the UK, this FMCG business have both a PL and Branded portfolio which offers a huge amount of scope for customer collaboration.  An FMCG company who are established enough to offer structure and development, yet small enough to be nimble, dynamic and move with pace.  

Following a restructure and further business development, this FMCG business are now looking to appoint a National Account Manager to enhance their offering.  The position is a home based role and will see you take the lead with Top 6 Grocery retailers working closely with one of the National Account Controllers to ensure continued success as the business further expands.  This role would suit someone stepping up from an NAE position or a NAM who is looking for their second rotation.

The portfolio is complex, and the successful candidate will need to be able to demonstrate a high level of commerciality, strategic JBP development and implementation. What else is involved?

• Increasing distribution of core range, operating across private label and key branded lines
• Manage mutual margin ambitions
• Agreeing and managing Buying and Selling plans for the year
• Collaboration with customer and internal colleagues on NPD development and sign off

The successful candidate will hold Top 6 Grocery retail experience and familiar in operating with Private Label products. This will be in the FMCG food/ drink arena and will you be able to demonstrate strategic JBP development and management as well as commercial P&L management.   The role will suit someone with the following behaviour/ characteristics:

• Results driven and people focused
• Assertive yet displays a friendly, positive and communicative persona
• Persuasive and alert
• Inquisitive – demonstrates the ability to look at potential risks and opportunities for future development
• Detailed, great with numbers and precise in delivery

This is a pacey, exciting role in a business where you can make a difference.  Due to the nature of operation, they’re forever changing, new challenges arise which ensure continuous challenge, engagement and learning.  Should this sound like something you’re interested in, please don’t hesitate in applying.

To apply directly please send a copy of your CV to liam@signaturecm.co.uk or alternatively please apply via the link below.

Whilst we will always endeavour to respond to you, due to the high levels of applications we receive this isn’t always possible. If you are not contacted within 3 working days, you have unfortunately not been shortlisted for this role. 

Please note Signature Career Management is acting as an employment agency.