Permanent
National Account Manager
Based in Luton, offering hybrid working with some UK travel
£50,000 pa - £60,000 pa + Car Allowance + Commission
Our client strive every day to shape living for the better for their consumers, their people and our planet. Sharing ideas and collaborate so that together, we can develop solutions that deliver enjoyable and sustainable living.
Offering continuous investment in you and your development. There are no barriers to where your career could take you.
They believe in diverse perspectives that make them stronger and more innovative. Our client work with a global community of people from 100+ countries, they listen to each other, actively contribute and grow together.
About the role:
The role is part of the sales function within the kitchen retail channel, specifically focusing on our four major national kitchen retailers. Reporting to the National Account Controller, and working closely within this team, the National Account Manager is responsible for the implementation of account plans across all product categories.
What you'll do:
Achieve sales and profit targets by fostering strong relationships and creating collaborative plans
Formulate and implement comprehensive business plans aligned with strategic goals
Design full-year trade plans that are accurately costed and within budget
Collaborate with Trade Operations to develop and execute effective activation plans
Conduct product range analysis and work closely with the Product Line team to ensure optimal ranging
Partner with the Training team to create and deliver annual face-to-face and online training packages
Lead and manage an annual programme of Quarterly Business Reviews to review performance and strategise for future success
Ensure regular and precise forecasting by working closely with retail specialists and internal teams
Shape and influence the retailer strategy on how our products are presented in store, online and within brochures. Who you are:
Proven experience as a National Account Manager within a commercial, consumer goods company (domestic appliances or kitchen retailers)
Experienced in managing Head Office stakeholders
Strong business acumen, business analysis and numerical interpretation
Able to build strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
Excellent communication, planning and organisational skills.
Knowledge of digital marketing is a plus
Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
Open, ambitious, and keen to grow by learning and development
UK driving licence
Bachelor's degree or equivalent (preferably in Business Administration, Management, or a related field) Please let us know if we need to make reasonable adjustments to our process, please let us know about how we can best support you and make the adjustments that may be needed.
Altitude-Recruitment Limited acting as an Employment Agency and Employment Business