The Cake Crew is looking for an experienced Senior National Account Manager to join our commercial team. The ideal candidate will have experience in an FMCG environment and exposure to the major multiples but with particular experience with Tesco and Co-Op. The role involves liaising with, externally – Retailers, Suppliers & Providers of Services, internally – Finance, Technical, NPD, Operations, Procurement, Supply Chain & Senior Management. The role is home based but required to be on site in Bala, North Wales once a week and with regular national travel. Expenses covered.
PERSON PROFILE
Excellent communication, organisation and decision making skills, with the ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines. This is a role for an active manager, with total involvement in the business and has a motivational and inspirational approach. You will be looking to join a company where you can develop, implement and maintain the standards expected by the company and customers.
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY
Targeted against annual budget across assigned accounts
Develop the JBP, NPD and Promotional Plans with full P&L responsibility across assigned accounts
Maintain and grow account base through strategic implementation and creativity
Develop and manage a network of senior commercial and marketing contacts across key food retailers to keep up with customer needs and assist in sustainably growing the business
Serve as the contact person for retailers and internal teams
Ensure adherence to all brand guidelines
Senior lead on NPD Team providing support in line with the Head of NPD’s KPI’s
Responsible for the development for TCC Branded and Licenced Co-Man business ensuring ranges are developed within brand guidelines and are commercially viable to drive market share. Also responsible for managing agreed contracts/KPI’s/JPB’s where applicable
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Experience of the food industry essential, ideally within private label bakery with specific experience of Tesco and Co-Op account management
Branded FMCG background and training
Able to collaborate internally with commercial functions
Demonstrates commercial acumen and enthusiasm for the FMCG industry
Tenacious and proactive, finds solutions to problems
Confident, articulate and courteous communicator over the phone, face to face and in writing
Actively works with the team to create a positive team environment
Is highly flexible, competent and adaptable and takes responsibility for own learning
Undertakes tasks with enthusiasm and takes pride in his/her work at all times. Communicates effectively at all levels, considers other’s opinions and always treats others with respect
Displays a positive and professional attitude
DESIRABLE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Experience of working with Top 4 and Discounters in Private Label
Driven and energetic, possessing a highly-personable style that easily connects and works well within a motivated, highly-collaborative team culture
Ability to read, understand and implement category data to scientifically support decision making both internally and with retailers
To apply please send your CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed) for more details, alternatively, visit our website (url removed) to apply online. The Cake Crew are an equal opportunties employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds