National Account Manager - Grocery

We are looking for a National Account Manager to achieve sales and profit targets for the Grocery retailers in the UK. The role involves managing account relationships, developing sales plans, and working closely with the sales team to drive efficiencies within the UK business.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a National Account Manager/Executive, ideally within a Grocery, FMCG or Personal Care branded supplier business
• Strong record of building and maintaining customer relationships
• Experience of setting, maintaining and achieving budgets both in turnover and in profit
• Experience of managing margins, customer profitability and sales targets
• Strong understanding of P&L's
• Proven track record in Sales
• Classical sales training
• Ability to build and maintain good relationships
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Negotiation and account management skills
• IT literate, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise own workload
• Excellent attention to detail
• Full, clean and valid driving licence

Benefits

• Annual bonus
• 25 days holiday per year PLUS Christmas shut down
• A 'Rescue Day' each year to use how you need
• Free products and staff discounts to keep you healthy and happy
• 3pm Friday finishes ALL YEAR ROUND (if you have done your work, obvs!)
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Paid days off to volunteer for some awesome charities
• Cycle to work scheme