National Account Manager - Ireland
FMCG – Food
📍 Hybrid – 3 days in the office – Greater Manchester
£45,000-£55,000 + car allowance + bonus
The opportunity:
A well known FMCG company is seeking a National Account Manager to manage a key Grocery Mult / Retailer and Distributor for Ireland but based out of the Head Office near Manchester.
This is a hands on role where you have the opportunity to work both commercially in the detail on P&L's and range reviews with a major Grocery Mult but also to build relationships and influence the distributor.
What will my key accountabilities be?
* To drive the annual achievement of sales and profit targets, along with key strategic objectives, by managing the product range and P&L — with a strong focus on cost pricing, distribution, promotional planning, and in-store visibility.
* To develop and implement strategic market plans aimed at achieving long-term profitable growth, with a strong focus on fostering collaborative, results-driven relationships with key distributors and external partners.
A great candidate will have:
* Great commercial grip and evidence of delivering long term sustainable growth.
* Previous branded account management experience, responsible for the entire customer cycle from plan development, through to negotiation and delivery.
* The ability to influence others and build powerful partnerships to make things happen at pace.
* First class negotiation, selling and presentation skills
In return for everything you can bring, the business can offer you :
* Car allowance
* Discretionary incentive scheme – 10-25%
* Private healthcare with BUPA
* Contributory Company Pension Plan
* 25 days annual leave plus bank hols
Apply today with your most up-to-date CV to suzanne.farrin@mackenziejones.co.uk
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