Senior National Account Manager - Grocer
- Employer
- Michael Page Sales
- Location
- England, West Yorkshire, Leeds
- Salary
- car,, pension, healthcare, bonus
- Closing date
- 30 Oct 2024
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- Business Sector
- Food & Drink
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Function
- Sales
Job Details
- Senior National Account Manager required to manage and grow the dedicated top four grocery accounts
- Drive volume and distribution within account base through new business and NPD
Client Details
My client is a leading European Food Manufacturer, renowned for our high-quality products and innovative approach to food production. They are committed to excellence and sustainability earning them a place place in the hearts and kitchens of consumers across Europe. As they continue to grow and expand market presence, my client are looking for a dynamic and experienced National Account Manager to join the sales team.
Description
Key Responsibilities:
- Account Management: Manage and develop strong, long-term relationships with key grocery accounts
- Sales Strategy: Develop and implement effective sales strategies to achieve and exceed sales targets.
- Market Analysis: Conduct market research and analyse consumer trends to identify new opportunities for growth.
- Product Placement: Ensure optimal placement and promotion of our products in retail outlets.
- Negotiation: Lead negotiations on pricing, contracts, and promotional activities with grocery retailers.
- Collaboration: Work closely with marketing, supply chain, and product development teams to ensure alignment and successful product launches.
- Reporting: Monitor and report on sales performance, market trends, and account activities.
- Customer Service: Provide exceptional customer service to grocery accounts, addressing any issues or concerns promptly and professionally.
Profile
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years experience in national account management within the food and beverage industry, preferably with a focus on grocery accounts.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
- Skills: Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge: In-depth understanding of the grocery retail environment and consumer trends in the food industry.
- Results-Oriented: Proven track record of achieving sales targets and driving growth.
- Travel: Willingness to travel as required to meet with key accounts and attend industry events.
Job Offer
What We Offer:
- Competitive Salary: Attractive compensation package with performance-based bonuses.
- Benefits: Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
- Growth Opportunities: Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
- Work Environment: A dynamic and supportive team environment within a reputable and growing company.
Company
Michael Page Sales UK is a leading professional recruitment consultancy covering permanent, interim and contract recruitment. We have UK wide coverage with ten offices located in London, Weybridge, Reading, Birmingham, Bristol, Leicester, St Albans, Manchester, Leeds and Glasgow. The core markets we serve are Consumer, Business Services, Media, IT/Telco, Financial Services, Healthcare and Technical Sales, with a dedicated person or team in each location specialising in each of these sectors. The clients we work with are as diverse as the candidates we represent; from Blue Chips to SMEs, and Sales Execs to Sales Directors. Our Consultants are typically from relevant sales backgrounds giving first hand experience of the roles we recruit for. We pride ourselves on delivering unrivalled service levels to our candidates and our clients, our track record of success over the past 20 years means we stand out.
Within our Consumer Sales Division we have consultants within each of the 10 offices who dedicate themselves to this sector and no other. Our specialist capability is demonstrated further as we focus on sub sectors such as food, drink, household, foodservice, consumer electronics, apparel, health & beauty, consumer healthcare, pet and sports. Some of our key clients include Colgate, Beiersdorf, Dr Oetker, Johnson & Johnson, Matthew Clark, PZ Cussons, Kellogg’s, 2 Sisters, Samsung, Seven Seas, Twinings, Unilever, Reckitt Benckiser, SC Johnson, Warburtons, InBev, Kettle Chips, Hallmark, Luxottica, McCain, Britvic, General Mills, and Molson Coors to name but a few!
Michael Page Sales UK is part of Michael Page International with operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. As well as looking for high quality candidates for our clients, we are also always looking for top talent to work for us
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