Our client:
* A rapidly growing non-food business in a buoyant product category making strong inroads in the UK market
* Supply major UK retailers across grocery, discount, online and high street with a mix of brand & private-label products
* Renowned for high quality, excellent customer service and operating in an ethical manner as a business
* UK manufacturer offering a differential to competitors
* Highly collaborative, close-knit and relaxed culture
* Great opportunity to join the team as UK Key Account Manager
The role:
As Key Account Manager you will report into the UK Head of Sales, responsibilities will include:
* Managing a mix of UK customers across grocery, high street & discount retail
* Have full P&L, take a category led selling approach and utilise all necessary data
* Work closely with UK Head of Sales to develop key customers
* Manage all key brands across a mix of categories for the business
* Work with a high number of product SKUs
* Be involved in the launch of a new brand into a key grocery retailer
* Be the key point of contact for major UK retailers, must be a strong relationship builder
Ideal candidate:
* Experience of managing top 4 grocery, high street or discount retailers would be beneficial
* Preferable if have operated in a non-food category such as beauty, personal care, home or toys for example. Candidates from other FMCG areas or food & drink will also be considered
* Be diligent with numbers, utilising all data to help drive sales
* Comfortable operating in a manufacturing business and understanding of processes involved
* Be a good team player, have a great attitude and willingness to learn
* This role offers the opportunity to be part of an entrepreneurial, founder led business
Benefits & details:
* Up to £50,000 basic
* Wider company benefits
* Hybrid role – 3 days per week in Peterborough head office
Please send your CV using the form on this page, quoting reference 2/17322/7. Confidentiality assured.
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