We currently have a vacancy for a:
Commercial Account Manager (Retail)
ROLE:
Primarily responsible for managing customer accounts in a responsive and professional manner
Act as the primary relationship manager for customers, responding to the needs of the customer via email, phone and face to face meetings
Building relationships and growing sales for the benefit of the Company
Support planning and forecasting with exposure to all aspects of commercial requirements
Developing business through profitable trading opportunities and being an integral part in the plans to achieve considerable growth and profit.
Development & implementation of JBPs for key customers
Attending client meetings, and carrying out sales presentations as required
Preparation and presentation of reports
Maintaining an awareness of company products & processes as well as an awareness of product trends across the wider industry
Supporting and developing sales team
REQUIREMENTS:
Educated to at least A Level or equivalent, with a relevant third level qualification being an advantage
Professional individual, who is passionate about food and seeking to enhance skills further in a dynamic account management role
Direct experience of trading FMCG to multiple retailers with a clear understanding of UK and Ireland and European grocery markets, retailer profiles and proposition
Previous experience within a food manufacturing environment where essentially you have worked and built a strong understanding of this type of business.
First class presentation and communication skills are crucial, with the ability to be at ease developing effective working relationships
Numerical and analytical skills as well as a high level of computer literacy in order to achieve ambitious targets
High level of people management skills, ability to prioritise own workload, work under pressure to tight deadlines and a determined team player.
Experience in communicating with both internal and external business stakeholders to complete projects and business briefs
Willing to be flexible and travel at short notice
Good levels of commercial and business acumen and considered decision-making
Access to transport as travel to customer and other company sites is an essential part of the role.
Application forms are available from the HR department
TEL: 028 87 728 242 or by email to hr@lindenfoods.com
Closing date for receipt of completed applications is Friday 16th May 2025. Please note the closing date may be brought forward in the event of a large number of suitable applicants being identified.
ABP LINDEN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER