National Account Manager

National Account Manager

North west - in office 1 day a week

£53,000 - £60,000 + Car allowance + Bonus up to 40% + Benefits

Due to growth and internal promotions, they require a National Account Manager to join the team and to come and manage a major multiple and a second-level multiple account. While having the financial muscle of a major food manufacturer this will not be like working for a large blue-chip corporation. As they are a dynamic, focused, and entrepreneurial business. that allows fast decisions.

High-profile National Account Manager role:

• Working with a top grocery account, involved in strategic account development
• Managing mainly branded with some own-label ranges.
• Develop joint business plans across the brands whilst negotiating long-term own-label contracts.
• Need to understand the needs of the business and how to meet these in all areas of pricing, promotions, and category development.
• Build relationships cross-functionally across your account portfolio.
• Work closely with the National Account Controller

Ideal Candidates:

• Will have managed a Grocery retailer as a National Account Manager.
• Background in food/ non-food/ drinks/ health and beauty.
• Can understand data provided by Nielsen and Kantar and use this to support the sales story and the new product development programme.
• With passion and entrepreneurial skills to make this happen.
• With excellent communication skills and high levels of IT literacy and financial acumen.

Benefits:

• Car allowance and mileage, - home-based contract
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays,
• Bonus scheme up to 40% based on company performance,
• Home-based contract,
• Pension match up to 5%,
• Development training,
• Private healthcare.

The company is financially stable with a highly ambitious cash-rich multinational owner. They regard themselves as innovators with tradition and provide branded and some own-label products. Their brands have national distribution. They strive to exceed their customers and consumers expectations alike. The business wants candidates who will take opportunities for career progression and growth.

Interested? 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 reference 1361/36. Due to the high number of candidates applying who have visa requirements, we would like to provide advance notice that we are currently unable to progress with any candidate who does not have a full right to work in the UK without dependent or sponsorship requirements.

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