At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage key grocery accounts and drive strategic growth for top food brands.
- Company: Leading food manufacturer known for innovation and strong brand presence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, car allowance, and attractive package with career progression.
- Other info: Fast-track your career with significant P&L responsibility and growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in the grocery industry.
- Qualifications: Proven FMCG sales experience and strong relationship-building skills.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 60000 £ per year.
£50k basic + Field based Contract + Car Allowance + Attractive Package & Benefits
Client: When it comes to developing category leading food brands and being recognized for leading innovation then they don’t come much bigger than this food manufacturer. With their continued investment into their brands and people it’s no wonder they are held in such high regard by their competitors and customers. Clearly, this food group is not small. In fact, they boast some of the most powerful brands in the grocery industry. With compelling growth plans, they are now looking to strengthen an already first-class commercial team.
The role: This National Account Manager role is dedicated towards their Waitrose & Coop relationships and is fully P&L for a specific brand product portfolio. This is a classic Grocery National Account Manager opportunity – drive customer relationships, Joint Business Plan build & execute, NPD Execution, Pricing, Promotion and Availability accountability etc. Should the successful applicant succeed in growing these already multi-million relationships, the door for fast progression within this large brand owner will be open.
You will:
- Take on a strategic and operational role with significant P&L responsibility
- Build mutually agreed and beneficial Joint Business Plans with key grocery customers
- Manage sales investment expenditure to budget, and to shape and challenge promotional plans
- Deliver sales, trade spend and profit targets
- Implement flawless Execution of NPD launches
To succeed in the role you will have:
- Exceptional commercial awareness coupled with a proven track record gained within a progressive FMCG environment in national accounts
- Be able to demonstrate success in FMCG sales (ideally in the grocery channel but not essential)
- Demonstrated impressive business achievements through consumer insight and bringing energy & motivation to your role
- Strong relationship-building skills, and are ready to make an impact on strategy and category plans from day one.
Please send your CV using the form on this page, quoting reference 7/17718/7. Confidentiality assured.
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National Account Manager - Waitrose/Coop in England employer: Seven Search and Selection Ltd
As a leading food manufacturer with a strong portfolio of iconic brands, this company offers an exceptional work environment that fosters innovation and growth. Employees benefit from a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and the opportunity to advance quickly within a dynamic commercial team. With a focus on collaboration and strategic partnerships, this role as National Account Manager provides a unique chance to make a significant impact in the grocery sector while enjoying a supportive and engaging workplace culture.
Contact Details:
Seven Search and Selection Ltd Recruitment Team
