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National Account Manager - Grocery

Employer
Advocate Group
Location
London
Salary
Up to £55,000 with bonus and share options
Closing date
27 Sep 2021

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

Job Details

National Account Manager - Grocery - Plant-Based
Central London
Up to £55,000 with bonus + potential share options

I've partnered with a disruptive plant-based business that has gained serious momentum in the market. They are extremely high profile and keen to continue their success through innovation and investment.

We are looking for a National Account Manager to join the team, being responsible for 2 of the Top 4 Grocers. becoming the voice of the Brand and the go-to person for the retailers to ensure their voice is heard. You'll have a get sh*t done (right) attitude and be joining a passionate business that has a passion for not only the product but their culture too.

It is essential that you are currently a National Account Manager with at least 2 years working with the UK Grocery Accounts (Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, Asda). You will need to have experience in a branded food or drink business and be comfortable with data. We're not too fussed if you're coming from a major blue-chip or an SME... but you'll be comfortable working cross-functionally.

If his sounds of interest please apply with an up-to-date CV.

Responsibilities

  • Day-to-day management of UK grocery accounts including full P&L responsibility.
  • Working closely with Marketing, Supply Chain, Operations etc. to ensure a smooth operation.
  • Involvement in NPD launches, ensuring that the customer's needs are capitalised upon.
  • Responsible for forecasting, tracking & reporting.
  • Using category data & insights to identify opportunities to improve customer range.

Requirements

  • At least 2 years experience in a National Accounts position looking after UK Grocery (Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, Asda).
  • You must have experience with food or drink products.
  • You'll have strong presentation, commercial and analytical skills.
  • Great attitude with the ability to work cross-functionally and the want to build the culture.

Company

We are a leading recruitment partner to the FMCG and consumer product sectors. Brand advocate representation, with a focus on inclusive hiring, is central to our ethos and ethics.

As talent partner to some of the most exciting global names, innovators, and challenger brands, we have a proven track record of not only sourcing top talent, but improving employer brand, candidate journey, and talent acquisition strategies. Our specialist consultants plug directly into your brand to act as your talent team, or work alongside your existing talent function. 

Being consumer product-centric means that our candidate and client partners can draw on our deep networks, proven processes, and highly trained talent specialists. 

Our aim is to: identify, engage, assess, and provide exceptional consumer product talent, always with the candidate journey at the forefront of mind.

What Do We Offer?

  • 3:1 interview-to-placement ratio.

That means that, for every three candidates we have out on interview, one is getting the job.

  • 96% employee retention.

Our retention rate is market leading – 96% of the people that we place are still with that organisation at least 12 months later.

  • 92% right-first-time shortlists.

Of the placements we make in roles that we work exclusively (which is the vast majority), 92% are hired from our hired from our first shortlist.

  • 28 days average time to hire.

From briefing to offer, our average turnaround time is 28 days.

Our Recruitment Solutions:

Search & Selection | Project Recruitment | Embedded Talent | Executive Search | Contract Recruitment | Market Mapping

Contact Us Today to Discuss Your Next Recruitment Project:

📞 0333 772 7200
📩 workwithus@advocate-group.co.uk
💻 https://www.advocate-group.co.uk/

Company info
Website
Telephone
0333 772 7200
Location
The Advocate Group
No. 1 Spinningfields, WeWork
Quay Street
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M3 3JE
GB

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