National Account Manager

Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd.; Redhill; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food distribution company in Redhill is seeking a National Account Manager to manage key retail accounts and drive sales growth. The ideal candidate will have a relevant business degree and a minimum of 3 years' experience in the FMCG sector. This full-time role offers competitive pay and benefits, including flexible working arrangements and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus

Matched pension contributions

Healthcare and life cover

Work from home on Fridays

Increasing holiday with service

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience managing UK Retailers.
• Proven ability to win new business and hands-on account management skills.
• Strong preference for a background in the food industry.

Responsibilities

• Take autonomy and responsibility for a major retail account.
• Identify new business opportunities and secure new lines.
• Build and manage strong relationships with customer contacts.

Skills

Strong communication

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

IT skills

Education

Relevant business degree (2.1 or above)

Job description

Overview

National Account Manager (FMCG) – Redhill, Full-time

Join a leading, award-winning, employee-owned ambient food business specialising in import and distribution. With an international supply base in over 20 countries, they supply all major UK retailers along with foodservice customers with both Own Label and Branded products. They are looking for a National Account Manager to manage and grow sales across new and existing accounts, reporting directly to the Sales & Marketing Director.

Responsibilities

• Take autonomy and responsibility for a major retail account
• Identify new business opportunities, follow these up and secure new lines
• Build and manage strong relationships with customer contacts across all functions including Sales, Supply Chain, Technical, Product Development, and Merchandising
• Collaborate with the internal Procurement team on new and existing business, constantly assessing the market for buying opportunities for your customers
• Proactively manage customer stock levels working with the internal Supply Chain team
• Work with the Category Insight Manager and Marketing Manager on best-in-class customer presentations utilising IRI and internal data
• Manage and report on sales and contract balances

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 2.1 or above in a relevant business degree.
• Strong preference for a background in the food industry, although other FMCG products will be considered
• Minimum 3 years' experience managing UK Retailers
• Own Label experience is preferable
• Proven ability to win new business and hands-on account management skills
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail
• Competitive and driven with strong IT skills, confident with spreadsheets

Benefits

• Competitive salary with discretionary and EOT bonus
• Matched Pension contributions up to 5%
• Healthcare and life cover
• Work from home on Fridays
• 23 days holiday which increases with length of service

To apply for this National Account Manager position, please submit your CV ASAP

National Account Manager | Account Manager | FMCG | Foodservice | Sales Manager | Food | NAM | Redhill