National Account Manager –Leading UK Wine Brand
Oxfordshire - Home-based
* £40,000 - £45,000
* Car Allowance - £5,750
* Bonus up to 20%
* Pension - 6% Employee contribution
* Bupa Healthcare
* 25 days Holiday
Background:
This company is a Category-Leading Drinks Business that is pioneering the way with its award-winning portfolio!
Having launched in the UK over 20 years ago, this business has the ambition to dominate the globe. With continuous high growth, development of new and innovative brands & a driven workforce, this company has solidified itself as one of the major players within the category.
They have excellent trading relationships across the On & Off Trade and a whole host of award-winning brands that are already number one in their respective categories, so these guys are without a doubt a driving force in the market.
There is a great blend of blue-chip structure and an entrepreneurial flair to get the job done. The term “roll your sleeves up” comes to mind with these guys.
Culturally, this is a great place to work, with an energised team and collaborative working style; they work hard as well as play hard! The company offers plenty of career advancement opportunities as well as a great flexible working style.
Opportunity:
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking for their first taste of working with National Accounts within a Head Office environment.
Working closely with the Senior National Account Manager to develop long-term growth business plans for specific accounts. This is an opportunity to work within the Convenience and Wholesale channel, working with the likes of Unitas & Bestway.
You will:
* Cross-functional working to deliver robust plans for the customer.
* Support the ongoing planning and management of promotions throughout the trading year, providing supporting analysis where required – aligning to key events and ATL (Above the Line) marketing campaigns.
* Network all personnel in key accounts to develop & identify sales opportunities.
* Attend monthly account review meetings as part of the internal Business Planning Cycle.
* Prepare for and attend customer-facing meetings as required.
* Input and present at quarterly internal business reviews (ICP – Integrated Commercial Planning).
* Support the allocations, distribution, and sales of the fine wine portfolio.
* Attend and manage customer roadshows and wine tastings.
* Support staff training events.
You:
This is without a doubt an exceptional opportunity for you to join an innovative, passionate, rapidly growing brand.
We want to hear from you if you have the following:
* Experience working within the FMCG Sector is imperative.
* Strong training background in FMCG categories.
* Passion for both consuming and promoting food & drink.
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact with individuals at all levels.
* You enjoy working within a fast-paced, highly visible environment.
Do not hang about as this opportunity will not stay around for long!