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National Account Manager

Employer
Veritas Partners Limited
Location
Northolt West End, London (Greater)
Salary
up to £50,000
Closing date
24 Jan 2022

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

Job Details

Job Title:  National Account Manager – Discounters

Location:  Greater London

Salary:      up to £50,000

Benefits:  Car allowance, bonus, benefits

The Company:

One of the UK’s leading food importers, distributors & brand-builders of authentic food and drink brands from around the world. They represent 90 brands across 10 categories with an extensive portfolio of products.

They offer a seamless service to UK retailers, delivering nationwide and to a fast-growing distribution network in Europe. They have a growing passion and knowledge of UK's grocery and speciality food sectors, with over 24 years of expertise.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a talented and ambitious professional with a proven ability to make things happen and to unlock potential opportunity.

Forecast by the IGD to remain the fastest growing retail channel, the UK discounters are a strategically important focus point. The role provides the right candidate the opportunity to manage and further develop our UK Discounter customers as a crucial part of our Strategic 3-year growth ambition to take the company from £35m to £50m

As the Discounter National Account Manager, you will have responsibility for several fantastic accounts such as B&M, Iceland, FarmFoods and Home Bargains to name a few.

You will help develop a business plan and sales strategy that will deliver both profit and growth for a significant part of our business. Targeting new and existing business, you will develop relationships cross functionally, driving sales, ensuring they integrate with company and sector strategy as well as leading JBP discussions and negotiations. In addition, you will work with annual promotional plans.

You:

An FMCG background that has provided a classical sales training and an understanding of the core needs of modern account management

Experience of building and managing the Discount sector.

Strong commercial acumen and an awareness of current product and market trends

Excellent selling skills, demonstrating the ability to develop and build business

A track record of launching significant NPD and rebranding

Have the ability and confidence to make sound commercial decisions

An understanding of food import would also be advantageous

If you wish to apply for this role please click on the apply button with a copy of your up to date cv in word format quoting ref number 2713/23

Not right for you?  We’d still like to speak with you about other opportunities, so please do send an up to date copy of your CV in word format and we will call you. 

All applications to roles advertised by Veritas Partnership Ltd are reviewed by our team of consultants. Due to the high volume of applications that we receive we are unfortunately unable to respond to each applicant individually, therefore if you have not heard from us within 5 working days, unfortunately on this occasion your application has not been successful.

Please be aware that all third-party and direct applications to any of our roles will be forwarded to our retained consultants Veritas Partnership Limited and no fees will be payable.

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Company

Veritas Partners Ltd are specialist recruiters sourcing candidates and opportunities across the FMCG, Consumer and Business to Business markets. Specialists in Sales, National Accounts, Marketing and Category, we partner with a broad range of clients from foodie start-ups and fast-growing SME’s to established global household names. Our philosophy is to provide open, honest and comprehensive recruitment solutions to candidates and clients alike.

We’re straight-talking, highly market-aware and innovative in our approach, so we find ourselves perfectly positioned to provide clear, consultative support on your recruitment/career needs, no matter how specific they may be. From Executive Search to Managed Advertising and Contingency Services, Veritas provides a first-class career management service that is proven to deliver on expectations with both fluidity and professionalism.

Company info
Website
Telephone
0118 903 4914
Location
Seddon House
Gas Lane
Twyford
Berkshire
RG10 9LX
United Kingdom

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