Key Account Manager - Manchester

Permanent Futures; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run FMCG giant is looking for a Key Account Manager to join their growing commercial team in Manchester. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop into a National Account Manager after a 12-18 month training period, focusing on relationship building, market analysis, and commercial duties. With extensive training and a competitive salary up to £40k, this position is ideal for motivated sales professionals ready to progress their careers.

Benefits

Extensive training

Development and progression opportunities

25 days holiday & bank holidays

Generous Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in National Accounts within FMCG.
• Experience in managing accounts with key retailers.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Support accounts with Grocery, High Street, Online, Discounters, and B2B.
• Build relationships with Buyers and manage meetings.
• Handle market research and commercial duties.

Skills

Account Management

Customer Relationship Building

Market Research

Negotiation

Administration

Job description

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Manchester

ZOE-ZR/KAM

Posted on April 12, 2023

Expired on June 1, 2023

About the role

We are working on an exciting Key Account Manager role for a market-leading FMCG business! Established over 50 years ago, this family-run FMCG giant has experienced excellent growth becoming Europe’s leading manufacturer in their category and is now growing their commercial team and hiring a Key Account Manager.

This is an amazing, unique stepping stone role into a fully-fledged National Account Manager after a training and shadowing period of 12-18 months.

Your Responsibilities:
– Work alongside the Head of Sales and National Account Manager’s supporting accounts across Grocery, High Street, Online, Discounters and B2B
– Building strong relationships with Buyers
– Being hands-on and involved with meetings and presentations with key Customers and Buyers
– Complete market research for both competitor and consumer analysis
– Commercial duties – Profile & Loss management, forecasting, negotiating
– Organise price changes, range reviews and promotion plans throughout the year
– General administration

Knowledge, Experience and Skills Required:
– A minimum of 2 years experience within National Accounts with an FMCG environment
– Experience in supporting or managing accounts with key retailers
– Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritise tasks successfully
– Passion for on-the-job learning
– Ambitious and keen to progress
– Energetic and motivated sales professional with passion and hunger to deliver

What’s the Offer:
– Extensive training, development & progression opportunities!
– Up to £40k Salary
– Bonus
– 25 days holiday & bank holidays
– Generous Pension Scheme

If you are interested in this opportunity, apply for more info!

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