National Account Manager
We are working with an expanding client based on the border of Herefordshire and Gloucestershire seeking an experienced and driven National Account Manager on a full-time, permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity for candidate with a passion for health and nutrition to pave a career in food sector. You will be a client focused individual with the ability to work autonomously managing the growth of key accounts whilst delivering outstanding customer service, for a growing and exciting brand.
What you can expect:
•Salary: Highly competitive depending on experience
•Working Hours: Monday – Friday, Office hours
•Office based with hybrid flexibility
•Company car/car allowance
What you will be doing:
•Manages and stays up to date with key accounts, including routine visits, contacts and interactions including both face to face and remote
•Understanding the supply base, keeping up to date with market conditions
•Communicating with key corporate accounts to ensure issues are resolved efficiently, whist ensuring senior management are kept up to date
•Negotiating contracts with existing and new clients to maintain and grow accounts, increase sales, and improve profit margins
•Communication across the business to maintain and ensure ongoing improvement performance
•Supports internal departments, assisting to manage the stock and contracts requirements
•Monthly business analysis to identify any lapsed or down trading accounts
•Awareness of sales targets, KPI’s and company budget
•Monthly reporting of KPI’s and sales figures
•Effective use of the company sales systems, to manage all interactions, sales quotes, agreements and processes
What we are looking for:
•Candidates with a background in food and/or health and nutrition
•Candidate with FMCG sales experience are encouraged to apply
•National key account management experience essential, supermarkets preferred
•Project and time management, with the ability to work to deadlines
•Negotiation and influencing skills coupled with delivering a high level of customer service
•Commercially astute and with a proactive approach across the business activities
•Strong computer skills across Microsoft and Sales Systems/CRM experience
•Applicants must hold UK Driving licence and be willing to travel UK wide – with 1-2 days per week
Recruitment Direct are working as an employment business in relation to this vacancy, you must be able to prove your legal right to work in the UK to apply