At a Glance
- Tasks: Build relationships with major retail accounts and create impactful commercial plans.
- Company: Progressive food manufacturer focused on people, innovation, and quality.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, car package, and opportunities for personal development.
- Other info: Great opportunity for growth with a supportive and engaged culture.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and advance your career in a fast-paced environment.
- Qualifications: Strong account management experience and a passion for the food industry.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 60000 £ per year.
A great opportunity for a National Account Manager who is looking for development and mentoring, joining an established team where people, innovation and quality are core priorities. Due to an internal promotion, this role will support and develop strategic retail accounts. With a strong track record of growth, you’ll be joining a food business where you can clearly see the next step in your commercial career.
The Business
- Food manufacturer with a strong presence in their chosen categories
- Significant growth plans for the next 12 months and beyond
- Reporting into the Commercial Director and working alongside an experienced team
- Strong longevity across the commercial function
- Fast-paced own-label and branded environment
- Dynamic and ambitious organisation
The Role
- Develop and build relationships with major retail accounts in line with the commercial strategy
- Create and deliver commercial plans with effective proposals across branded and own-label ranges
- Maintain a detailed understanding of the category, including innovation, trends and sector changes
- Create and deliver JDPs aligned to the strategic agenda
- Lead customer negotiations and become their trusted ‘go-to’ contact
- Work cross-functionally to drive commercial projects and contribute to an open, engaged culture
Your Background
- Strong account management experience and commercial acumen, ideally with major UK retailers
- A confident communicator with excellent attention to detail and thorough preparation for customer meetings
- Able to work collaboratively across commercial and wider business functions
- Numerically strong
- A genuine interest in the food industry
As mentioned above, this role has arisen due to a promotion, so succession planning and personal development are important to the business. The Commercial Director is keen to bring in someone who will grow with the team as they continue their category success.
National Account Manager employer: Novus Recruitment Ltd
Join a progressive food manufacturer in Greater Manchester, where innovation and quality are at the heart of our operations. As a National Account Manager, you'll benefit from a people-led culture that prioritises development and mentoring, ensuring you have the support to advance your commercial career. With significant growth plans and a dynamic team, this is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a competitive package and a collaborative work environment.
