National Account Manager Non-Food

Our client:

• A global, business that own some of the oldest consumer brands on the planet
• Have a diverse range of products across creative, innovative and sustainable categories.
• Business is steeped in history and heritage and recognized as a market leader.
• Operate in a niche, design-led industry. Business is now B-Corp certified.
• Already deal with a number of major UK retailers with lots of opportunity for growth and development
• Culture is agile, fast-paced and they have ambitious plans to grow despite challenging market conditions.

The role:

• UK National Account Manager responsible for a variety of major UK retail accounts
• These may include The Range, WH Smiths, Rymans & Wholesalers for example.
• Also targeting new business accounts across grocery and discount retail
• Role incorporates working with product development, marketing and other functions to develop customer relationships.
• Need to proficient in Excel and PowerPoint, comfortable with numbers.

Ideal candidate:

• Experience within a non-food consumer goods category such as stationery, arts & crafts, gifting or toys for example.
• Operated at Key or National Account level with some level of experience managing major UK retailers.
• You may be operating in another product area and seeking a change in direction in a niche category.
• Will need to be able to build and develop relationships with different types of customers.
• Want to work for a business placing high emphasis on sustainability and ethical practices.
• Hungry to develop your career in national accounts, be energetic and keen to learn.

Benefits & details:

• Up to £50,000 basic
• Car allowance, up to 10% bonus and wider benefits
• Home-based role – 1 day per week in London head office

Please send your CV using the form on this page, quoting reference 2/17087/7. Confidentiality assured.

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