Dimensions
* Internal contacts - Line Manager, Buyers, Marketing, Logistics
* External Contacts - Retail/Channels Customer
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
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
* 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
* 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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