National Account Manager

Are you crazy about sales and looking for an exciting new opportunity in a fast-growing business? Do you have experience and relationships with wholesalers across the UK? This is the perfect role for a creative, entrepreneurial, hunting, people person looking to take that next step in their sales career. PSA- If you don’t like socialising or speaking to new people, this probably isn’t the role for you!

Signature Career Management are currently working alongside an FMCG snack manufacturing business based in the Northwest who are searching for a new Business Development Manager to increase their branded reach across the wholesale market….If you have bought a certain type of PL snack from a supermarket, the chances are, this company has probably made them. But they want to try and edge their variety of branded products onto the market for major end users like pubs, bars, cafes and other OOH customers.

 This company operates an autonomous working environment and a supportive company culture which remains fun and engaging.

An exciting opportunity not to be missed….

Key responsibilities:

• Actively engaging with existing and new customers to increase sales of current lines- this role requires someone to think outside the box when pitching to clients and to understand what type of product sells to who.
• Identifying gaps in the market and finding innovative ways of selling the brands. Eg. What type of product is it? Will this wholesaler or pub group prefer a premium item or a cheaper, everyday item?
• National Account Management of wholesalers and major end users
• Manage daily relationships with all interfacing personnel such as customers, buyers, suppliers, technical, operations, and accounting teams

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience with managing key accounts in wholesale with some pre-existing contacts, you will be managing your own accounts that you have built from scratch.
• Ideally 2 years of experience in wholesale RTM, MEU would be great, but not a dealbreaker.
• Branded experience is a bonus!
• Strong influencing and negotiating skills in order to hold a room and collaborate
• Great organisation with exceptional time management skills who wants to take ownership of their schedule and stick to it- the employer wants to trust that you oversee yourself and your time and will deliver as a result.
• Tenacity and drive with a winning mentality to generate new business

If you are intrigued by this role, are ambitious, and want to grow both your network and career in the ever-growing snack industry, then this might be the role for you. If you fancy it, then don’t hesitate to drop us a note!

To apply directly please send a copy of your CV to ella@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.