National Account Manager - Discounters

Michael Page (UK); West Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a National Account Manager specializing in the discounter sector. This role involves developing strong relationships with key accounts, especially Lidl, and utilizing analytical skills to drive sales growth. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong negotiation abilities and market knowledge. This position offers a competitive salary between £55,000 and £60,000, along with a car allowance, bonus scheme, and enhanced holidays in a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car allowance

Bonus scheme

Enhanced holidays

Pension

Qualifications

• Proven experience in account management with discounters, specifically Lidl.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills to build and maintain client relationships.
• Ability to analyse data and make informed decisions to drive sales.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key accounts in the discounter sector.
• Lead on all day-to-day plans as well as longer-term objectives.
• Analyse sales data and market trends to identify opportunities for growth.
• Manage challenges with creative thinking and solutions.
• Monitor account performance and ensure targets are met.

Skills

Account management experience with discounters

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Data analysis

Knowledge of the discounter market

Job description

• Do you have lots of experience with Lidl?
• Are you detail orientated and relationship driven?

About Our Client

This is a client in a growth phase, already a market leader in their space looking to further dominate and secure additional market share. Very relationship driven as a business, they are looking for someone who shares these values and can form close partnerships with the customer base

Job Description

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key accounts in the discounter sector.
• Lead on all day to day plans aswell as longer term objectives, JBPs and range reviews
• Analyse sales data and market trends to identify opportunities for growth.
• Manage challenges with creative thinking / solutions
• Monitor account performance and ensure targets are met or exceeded.

The Successful Applicant

A successful National Account Manager - Discounters should have:

• Proven experience in account management with discounters, specifically Lidl
• Strong negotiation and communication skills to build and maintain client relationships.
• Ability to analyse data and make informed decisions to drive sales.
• Knowledge of the discounter market and its dynamics.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from £55,000 to £60,000 per annum.
• Car allowance
• Bonus scheme
• Enhanced holidays & Pension
• Hybrid working - Greater Manchester/West Yorkshire