National Account Executive (Grocery)

D R Newitt & Associates; Ringway; Presencial; GBP 35.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

D R Newitt & Associates is seeking a National Account Executive for a leading food manufacturer. The role is based near Manchester and covers Retail and Foodservice portfolios, requiring a self-starter who is polished and people-focused.

You will support forecasting, product launches, pricing, promotions and customer meetings, building strong relationships with key accounts across the food retail sector.

Formación

• You will be a National Account Executive with experience managing food retail accounts.

Responsabilidades

• Support the Sales Director and Senior National Account Manager to create and nurture Customer Account Plans including promotional activity and new product introductions.
• Forecasting - responsible for accurate forecasting at SKU level by interpreting data.
• Support with Product Management - launches, current product portfolio & delists.
• Manage a defined portfolio of key customer client groups with the wider account.
• Attend customer meetings.
• Working with the Category Insight Manager reporting on latest developments and trends within the category.
• Manage price and promotions for numerous stock items, ensuring profitability and growth targets.
• Identify potential brand strategy, while understanding consumer trends and growth opportunities.
• Track bespoke stock value and ensure products are sold within agreed timescales.
• Work closely with the Supply Chain team through forecasting and delivery.
• Build and manage strong relationships with customers.
• Knowledge of customers in the wider food retail and foodservice sectors.

Conocimientos

Food retail accounts management

Descripción del empleo

A leading and investing food manufacturer is currently seeking a National Account Executive to join their team. This National Account Executive will work across their Retails and Foodservice portfolio.

This role will need a home base commutable from Manchester and former experience in managing food retail accounts.

National Account Executive responsibilities include:

• Supporting the Sales Director and Senior National Account Manager to create and nurture Customer Account Plans including promotional activity and new product introductions;
• Forecasting - responsible for accurate forecasting at SKU level by interpreting data
• Support with Product Management - launches, current product portfolio & delists;
• Manage a defined portfolio of key customer client groups with the wider account;
• Attend customer meetings;
• Working with the Category Insight Manager reporting on the latest developments and trends within the category;
• Manage price and promotions for numerous stock items, ensuring that business profitability and growth meets any set targets;
• Identify potential brand strategy, whilst understanding current consumer trends and highlighting any potential areas for business growth;
• Track bespoke stock value and ensure products are sold within agreed timescales;
• Working closely with the Supply Chain team through forecasting and delivery;
• Building and managing strong relationships
• Knowledge of customers in the wider food retail and foodservice sectors

You will be a National Account Executive with experience managing food retail accounts. This role will require a self-starter, someone who is polished, a real people person.