Grocery National Account Manager - Consumer Healthcare

Michael Page (UK); England; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is looking for a Grocery National Account Manager to drive the growth of the grocery channel within the Consumer Healthcare sector. This role involves managing relationships with customers, achieving commercial objectives, and collaborating with various internal departments. Candidates should have proven experience in account management, strong negotiation skills, and a solid understanding of the grocery sector. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

£6k car allowance

15% annual bonus

Private Medical Insurance

25 days leave

Standard benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an account management role within FMCG, OTC, Pharma, Healthcare sectors.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• A results-driven mindset with the ability to meet and exceed sales targets.
• Excellent analytical skills to interpret market data and trends including Excel.
• Competence in managing multiple accounts and priorities effectively.
• A proactive and collaborative approach to teamwork.
• Solid understanding of the grocery sector and its dynamics.
• Professional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Team player who enjoys being part of a close team.
• Willingness to be in the Surrey office 3 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Drive the continued growth of the Grocery channel.
• Achieve commercial objectives across all customers.
• Build and manage customer relationships for increased distribution, growth, and profit.
• Collaborate with marketing, category, and finance functions.

Skills

Account management experience in FMCG, OTC, Pharma, Healthcare sectors

Negotiation skills

Results-driven mindset

Analytical skills including Excel

Ability to manage multiple accounts effectively

Collaborative approach to teamwork

Understanding of grocery sector dynamics

Professional communication skills

Team player

Job description

Driving the Grocery channel growth and managing strong brands in their categories.

About Our Client

Global consumer health and wellness brands with established markets across the world and a strong UK business.

Job Description

The Grocery National Account Manager - Consumer Healthcare will be responsible for driving the continued growth of the Grocery channel, working towards achieving commercial objectives across all customers; driving the relationship forward, and capitalising on all commercial opportunities for increased distribution, growth and profit.

The role will report directly into the Sales Director, and work collaboratively with marketing, category, and finance functions to deliver the company's overall objectives.

The Successful Applicant

The Grocery National Account Manager - Consumer Healthcare will come with the following skills and experiences:

• Proven experience in an account management role within the FMCG, OTC, Pharma, Healthcare sectors
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills
• A results-driven mindset with the ability to meet and exceed sales targets
• Excellent analytical skills to interpret market data and trends including Excel
• Competence in managing multiple accounts and priorities effectively
• A proactive and collaborative approach to teamwork
• Solid understanding of the grocery sector and its dynamics
• Professional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Team player who enjoys being part of a close team
• Candidates will need to be in the Surrey office 3 days per week

What's on Offer

Circa £55,000 to £65,000 base depending on experience, plus a £6k car allowance, 15% annual bonus, PMI, 25 days leave + other standard benefits.