Midland Chilled Food is an expert within foodservice manufacturing and wholesale distribution. Acquired by Granarolo Group in 2018, Midland Chilled Foods can now boast a 44-year family run business ethos supported by Italy's largest Italian Dairy Company– Granarolo. With over 600 farmers in 12 regions, 15 production sites in Italy and 7 abroad, Granarolo is chosen by millions of consumers and lovers of milk and dairy products, ranking among the leading food players in Italy and abroad. Granarolo has strong partnerships with major UK customers in both private label dairy products and branded lines.
Today, Midland Chilled Food boasts an ever-evolving range of essential classics and on trend products. We stock over 2000 products across 25 categories so our comprehensive range and ability to deliver next day, allows us to retain a leading position with the UK Foodservice & Wholesale market. Over 40 years of experience has taught us a thing or two about our customers. We stay agile and competitive within an ever-changing market, so we can remain the leading choice for our customers.
The company is looking for a National Account Executive -GUK on a permanent basis for our Willenhall site reporting into theSales Director. The successful applicant will hold key responsibilities as below: -
Marketing
* Analysing sales data, communicating with buyers, category marketing and supply chain
* Ensure implementation of marketing plan through above the line, promotions and relevant post activity analysis
* Competitor analysis through store visits, and market insights on market pricing etc with focus on Italian categories
* Support work with Nielson and Dunn Humby Data
* Create weekly, monthly marketing packs for Key customers with competitor and market information to help buyers make category decisions
* Utilise data to help Granarolo with product amends and changes, at quarterly reviews
Commercial & NPD
* Ability to support customer actions following external meetings, be it data, samples or further information supported by Granarolo Italy Marketing team
* Support key customer NPD trackers with product data and commercials to support the pipeline of innovation at key customer sites.
* Skills will focus on attention to detail, discipline and adherence to deadlines
* Oversee marketing opportunities and manage the groups' presence on social media.
* Any other admin requirements as and when instructed
Requirements
* Strong analytical skills to analyse sales data and customer behaviours.
* Excellent customer service and communication skills
* Basic knowledge of finance to support the finance department with administrative tasks, if required.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Experience in sales or sales support is preferred.
* Role is mainly site based due to nature of the work involved.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, Teams and Powerpoint
* Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
* Good organisational skills and excellent timekeeping.
* Full UK driving licence.
Package
* Salary Dependent upon Experience.
* Access to company benefits.
* Car Allowance.
* Bonus based on salary when achieving business objectives and customer sales.
* Company Pension.
* 20 days holiday + bank holidays.
* Hours: Monday to Friday – 40 hours. It is recognised that there may be weekend work including but not limited to travel and trade events.
Note to recruitment agencies: this role is being handled by the company HR and no agency contact is required.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £30,000.00-£36,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* On-site parking
Education:
* A-Level or equivalent (required)
Experience:
* Marketing: 1 year (required)
* Microsoft Office: 1 year (required)
* Sales: 1 year (required)
* Logistics: 1 year (required)
* Customer service: 1 year (required)
* Analysing data: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Location:
* Willenhall WV13 1LX (required)
Work Location: In person