National Account Executive

Haywood Thomas - Executive Search; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a National Account Executive to support key grocery retailers in the UK. This full-time position provides commercial training and exposure to account management operations. Ideal for graduates or those eager to establish a long-term career in the FMCG industry. The role involves collaborating with various internal teams and maintaining retailer communications.

Qualifications

• Serious about a long-term career in FMCG industry.
• Sales experience outside of industry is beneficial.
• Desire to learn about P&L, Forecasting, and JBP's.

Responsibilities

• Support the senior commercial team on key UK Grocery Retailers.
• Attend customer head office meetings and in-store visits.
• Collaborate with internal teams like Marketing and Finance.

Skills

Eagerness to learn

Drive

Communication

Education

Graduate level education

Job description

Overview

Our client is hiring for a National Account Executive to support the commercial grocery retail team on their most key strategic accounts. This is a progressive career growth role, gaining invaluable commercial training internally and customer head office exposure. The company is a global, category leading branded food manufacturer with strong heritage. They have excellent long-standing customer relationships with UK retailers and regular NPD innovation.

Role

• National Account Executive - supporting the senior commercial team on key UK Grocery Retailers.
• Attend customer head office meetings with the team and in-store visits.
• Collaborate with other internal teams - Marketing, Category and Finance.
• Maintain excellent communication with retailers.
• Training and development - learn the important elements of commercial account management; P&L, Forecasting, JBP's and Category Data.

What are we looking for?

• Someone who is serious about a long-term career in the FMCG industry.
• Someone who is looking for a commercial, entry level role in the FMCG industry.
• You could already be working for an FMCG manufacturer, looking for more Account / Grocery Retail exposure.
• Could be someone at Graduate level, seeking that first step on the ladder.
• Sales experience outside of industry but demonstrates drive, an eagerness to learn and career ambition.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Industries
• Food and Beverage Services

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