National Account Manager

Are you an Account Manager / Executive eager to step up and develop your business in the Food space ? This role may be for you...

We’re recruiting for a National Account Manager on behalf of a leading Food manufacturing company in the UK; this is a strong growth opportunity with exposure to Top 4+ key accounts from day 1.

Responsibilities:

• Strategy: Develop & execute a strategic sales plan for GB market growth
• Business Development: Identify & secure new national accounts across retail & foodservice
• Account Maintenance: Manage & grow existing customer relationships to maximise revenue and margin
• Negotiation: Lead commercial negotiations with existing and new accounts.
• Analysis: Collaborate cross-functionally, monitor market trends, competitor activity, & customer insights, whilst reporting on sales performance, forecasts, & KPIs to CCO & SLT

What they are looking for:

• Proven experience in national account management or business development in food-related FMCG
• Strong commercial acumen & negotiation skills
• Excellent relationship-builder & communicator
• Self-starter with a growth mindset & entrepreneurial spirit
• Excellent planning, organisational & IT skills
• Ideal: Experience with Top 4&6+ retailers or Foodservice providers with knowledge of chilled food categories

What’s on offer:

• £60k base & £10k Car Allowance+ Performance-based Bonus
• Remote working (Travel to HQ once a Month)
• Incredible support structure with immediate exposure to key accounts & direct report to CCO

If you're interested & open to hearing more give me a text / ring on P: 07443631385 / W: 01615039109 or email at layla.cole@drnewitt.com

Looking forward to hearing from interested professionals looking for their next step up!