National Account Manager - Grocery

Are you a National Account Executive looking for that next step in your career or a National Account Manager looking for a new challenge? Maybe you’re a buyer looking to work supplier side?

Signature Career Management are partnered with a Global FMCG brand who are looking to add to their Commercial team. Although a global blue chip, this company offer an autonomous, entrepreneurial environment with not a lot of red tape.

Are you interested in accelerating you career?

If so, this is the FMCG business for you. They invest heavily into training and development wanting you to be the best you can be. This is a business of high performers and with that comes high expectations. If this is you, you will be supported and given the tools to succeed! If you’re up for the challenge you will be rewarded!

This home based role will see you take responsibility for a top 4 account plus a wider retail customer. Collaboration is key, you will partner with your customers to give category insight and build long lasting relationships resulting in a win/win for both parties. 2021 was a fantastic year gaining real market share.

How do you continue this growth?

Key responsibilities -

• Deliver & exceed net sales and profitability targets in a complex and dynamic market
• Drive customer and category growth to outperform the market and develop joint local business plans that further strengthen the brands and business relationships
• Activate strategic initiatives in conjunction with Customer Marketing, such as New Product Development launches, above the line promotional campaigns & digital excellence
• Forecast accurately in close collaboration with Demand Planning and the customer to reflect the ongoing sales plan
• Excel in cross-functional working with departments including Customer Marketing, Business Controlling, Operations, Logistics and Third-Party vendors

You will be/have –

• Full P&L and JBP responsibility
• Able to demonstrate success at National Account level
• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen
• An excellent communicator with strong presentation skills
• Strong problem-solving ability with a high attention to detail
• A proven negotiator with a focus on win-win outcomes
• Ambitious, self driven
• Used category data and be confident in building a compelling sales story

Does this sound like you? Are you up for the challenge? If you’re highly ambitious and eager to join a business that offer genuine career progression then HIT APPLY!

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.