Wholesale National Account Manager

Role – NATIONAL ACCOUNT MANAGER c£50k + £6k car allowance. + Excellent Benefits (HOME BASED WITH FLEXIBLE LOCATION) * ESTABLISHED GROWING BUSINESS * EXPERIENCE IN A FAST PACED FMCG ENVIRONMENT ESSENTIAL * ONE DAY PER WEEK IN MIDLANDS TO ATTEND SALES & MARKETING TEAM MEETING Our client is a leader in their field and due to continued growth, have an exciting new role. They are seeking a driven and results-oriented National Account Manager to manage the Northern Region of existing Regional Wholesale Customers & win new business via Buying Groups within On Trade Channels ensuring profitable, sustainable long-term growth. Our client is seeking a driven and results-oriented National Account Manager to manage and grow our regional wholesale partnerships. This is a pivotal role in driving our long-term growth aspirations in Foodservice through expanding our partnerships and structure within this complex channel. From day 1 the successful candidate will have autonomy to drive the business, with support from the incumbent team. This role will have 2 primary focuses. Expand our footprint in Regional Wholesale buy utilising the Buying Groups to drive listings and to grow and maintain our distribution across existing business. Duties and Responsibilities * Manage our existing customer base at head office level whilst unlocking new opportunities through the groups. * Forecast accurately for your customer accounts & new business pipeline. * Highly self-motivated, tenacious, and is passionate about our brands * ·Work closely with the marketing functions (internally and externally), to analyse market and customer data, to create compelling brand and category stories. Skills and Experience * 5 years+ experience of customer management. * Experience of managing Regional Buying Groups desired – UNITAS and The Wholesale Group preferable * Proven track record of successfully managing customer relationships at all levels. * Displays high levels integrity and always delivers. If you feel you have the skills and experience necessary, please upload your CV in the first instance