National Account Manager (6 Month FTC)
Employment Type: Fixed Term
Location: Liverpool, United Kingdom
Please note: this is a 6 month Fixed Term Contract
Job Purpose
* To effectively manage accounts to ensure annual turnover and profit growth targets are achieved.
* To develop account plans and exploit new opportunities to match the Princes proposition with their business needs.
Principal Responsibilities
* Responsible for all elements of the process including developing existing listings, generating new business, managing product launches and steering promotional activities to deliver the turnover budget.
* Implementation of tight account management and administrative procedures including sales forecasting, price file maintenance and contract management.
* Develop customer relationships and raise customer awareness of the Princes Organisation and brand portfolio.
* Communicate and deliver specific strategic Company objectives.
* To implement, review and revise a detailed customer plans which will drive the achievement of the account full year sales budgets.
* Act and behave as representative of the Princes brand in all dealings with external customers.
* Able to work productively with colleagues from other departments specifically marketing and buying.
* Gather and communicate relevant account information.
* Proactive approach to identify new business opportunities and to take responsibility to drive them through the business.
Role Requirements
* Proven experience of first line account management experience preferably in the Grocery/Food industry.
* Commercial experience of retail / Channels (Convenience Foodservice and Industrial) customers would be an advantage.
* Graduate calibre.
* Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
* Demonstrable negotiation and interpersonal skills are required.
* Ability to build relationships at all levels.
* Excellent organisational skills.
* Excellent time management skills.
* Presentation skills.
* Proactive.
* Self motivated and achievement orientated.
* High level of numeracy.
* Knowledge of SAP is preferable.
* Project management experience would be an advantage.
Benefits
* Cash Car Allowance.
* 25 Days Annual Leave plus Birthday off.
* 14.5% Pension – 5% employee opt in / 9.5% employer.
* Hybrid & Flexible Working - 4 Days in Office / 1 Day WFH.
* Flexible Holiday Option - Buy 5 Additional Days.
* Enhanced Family Friendly & Carers Policies.
* Life Assurance Cover.
* Private Medical Insurance.
* Critical Illness Cover.
* Learning & Development Opportunities.
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