National Account Manager - FMCG

Michael Page (UK); England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency seeks an experienced National Account Manager to join a fast-growing food business. The role involves managing relationships with key retailers like Aldi and Lidl, with a focus on strategic business development. Candidates should have at least 3 years of relevant experience and strong commercial acumen. The position offers a competitive salary along with additional benefits including a company car and healthcare support.

Benefits

Competitive salary base

Car allowance

Company car for personal use

Comprehensive pension scheme

Private healthcare benefits

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• 3 years customer management experience with a successful track record.
• Excellent knowledge of the grocery channel.
• Ability to present, negotiate, and influence effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop relationships with key retailers.
• Create joint business plans with customers.
• Build promotional programs to maximize ROI.

Skills

Customer management experience

Commercial acumen

Selling skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Ambitious, Innovative and Fast growing Food Business. Exciting NAM role for an ambitious individual.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop existing customer relationships with key retailers such as Aldi, Lidl, Ocado, Holland & Barrett and Boots while providing support with the development of the Top 4 retailers, including their Convenience business.
• Extend the depth and breadth of distribution for our branded portfolio of both Impulse and Share product ranges with new and existing customers.
• Devise exceptional joint business plans with key customers which deliver incremental revenue and profit growth.
• Build promotional programs which maximise return on investment and deliver against business objectives, while ensuring investment is relative to scale or strategic importance.
• Stay engaged with internal and external trade and market developments, suggesting new ways to drive revenue growth.

The Successful Applicant

• 3 years customer management experience working with the key grocery retailers, with a successful track record of business development.
• Strong commercial acumen with an excellent knowledge of the grocery channel.
• A huge passion for selling, whilst being comfortable presenting, negotiating, and influencing at all levels.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively with other functions across the business.
• You are well organised, thorough, and structured with a strong work ethic.
• You work effectively under your own initiative and can highlight and follow through with opportunities and challenges alike.
• You are numerate with good analytical skills with hands on experience of Microsoft Office, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

What’s on Offer

• A competitive salary base plus car allowance.
• Company car provided for business and personal use.
• Comprehensive pension scheme and private healthcare benefits.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced National Account Manager to make a significant impact within the FMCG industry. Apply now to take the next step in your career