Junior National Account Manager

Pets Choice Ltd; Blackburn; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pet care manufacturer is seeking a Junior National Account Manager to support customer management and account strategies. This home-based role involves frequent travel to the Blackburn Head Office and customer meetings. Ideal candidates are solution-focused, relationship builders with experience in FMCG or transferable skills. The position offers opportunities for personal growth and a vibrant working environment.

Qualifications

• Experience gained from a commercial FMCG role or transferable experience.
• Willing to learn and develop.
• Strong drive and energy levels.

Responsibilities

• Support and manage your customers alongside the National Account Manager.
• Execute the plan and strategies with existing accounts.
• Understand commercial impact including pricing and promotions.

Skills

Relationship builder

Solution focused

Ability to analyse and utilise data

Job description

Overview

We're on the look out for a Junior National Account Manager / National Account Executive to join our expanding team.

About Us:

We are the 5th largest branded pet care manufacturer in the UK, home to fast growing brands Webbox, Meatiful, Bob Martin, Felight, TastyBone and Vets Kitchen.

Our diverse product range includes food, treats, toys, accessories and healthcare for pets and small animals.

We cater to a variety of channels, including Grocery, Discounter, Wholesale, High Street, eCommerce, Pet Specialist, and Export markets, ensuring our innovative and quality products reach pet owners everywhere.

Role responsibilities include:

This role is home based, with regular travel to our Head Office in Blackburn. Frequent travel is also required for customer meetings at Retailer Head Offices.

• Working with the National Account Manager to support and manage your customers.
• Develop and execute the plan and brand strategies with existing account portfolio in line with company objectives
• Support with implementing and executing strategic account plans
• Increase distribution and visibility of products within the account base
• Responsible for the delivery of internal targets with focus on profitable growth
• Support the implementation of the promotional plan
• Understand commercial impact – pricing, promotions, and investment etc.
• Attend customer meetings alongside the National Account Manager
• Collaborate with internal teams with focus on account specific objectives
• Reports and analysis
• Focus on forecasting, internal communication and understanding of retailer supply demands
• Develop internal and customer presentations
• Focus on category-based rationale and track competitor activity

Requirements:

• Experience gained from a commercial FMCG role or transferable experience
• Relationship builder
• Willing to learn and develop
• Solution focused
• Creative and entrepreneurial
• Ability to analyse and utilise data
• Strong drive and energy levels
• Persistent and resilient
• Self-motivated with ‘Can do and Positive’ attitude
• Focus on continuous improvement for the business and personal ambitions
• Ability to work flexibly with UK wide travel and regular travel to our Blackburn Head Office

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Industries

• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing