Our client:
* A well-renowned, leading supplier of fun, innovative non-food products well renowned with consumers globally
* Established business with strong presence across all retail channels – grocery, online, high street, wholesale & education
* Products cater predominantly for children and families. They are fun, innovative and stand out in the market
* High focus on innovation, environmental impact and making sure products are sustainable
* Culture is entrepreneurial, open and encourages employees to develop a great career path with the business
* Great opportunity for a National Account Manager to join the team, responsible for a number of key UK retailers across grocery, discount and high street
The role:
* National Account Manager, managing a mix of UK retail accounts
* Will have full accountability for your own customer base. Accounts across top 4 grocery, discounters and high street
* Work closely with Senior Account Manager's and UK Sales Director to develop account base
* Chance to build-on long-lasting relationships and grow the business
* Strong commercial acumen, able to manage your own P&L and budgets
* Work closely with all other areas of the business on new product launches and marketing initiatives
* Strong communication skills and able to use your own initiative
* Ambitious, keen to learn and develop your career within a small business environment
Ideal candidate:
* Will need to have UK retail national account management experience across top 4 grocery, discounters or high street
* Will need to have operated in FMCG, Consumer Goods or a similar industry
* For example you may have operated in gift, toys, home or a closely related category
* Be personable, likeable and ambitious
* Have strong commercial acumen, able to use excel and power point where necessary and present to retailers
* Chance to work for an entrepreneurial business with constant innovation that can offer stability and career growth
* Role will be Hybrid. 2 days per week in Bedfordshire head office location
Benefits & details:
* Competitive basic salary (depending on experience)
* Car allowance, wider benefits and discretionary bonus
* Hybrid role – 2 days in Bedfordshire head office with home-working
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