National Account Manager - Frozen Food / Bakery Sector

Hunter Selection; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bakery manufacturer in the UK is seeking a National Account Manager to oversee the sales for bakery and frozen food products. This role requires strong experience in account management and business development. The ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills and the ability to multitask while managing customer relationships effectively. A competitive salary package with uncapped commission is offered.

Qualifications

• Previous Account Management and Business Development experience within the FMCG sector, particularly bakery or frozen food.
• Experience dealing with retailers.
• Experience presenting and selling to large group buyers.

Responsibilities

• Increasing wholesale customer portfolio by identifying opportunities and building relationships.
• Formulating customer specific sales plans and strategies.
• Developing and executing strategic plans and pricing strategies.
• Understanding customer KPIs and reviewing performance.
• Completing market reviews and designing sales strategy.

Skills

Account Management

Business Development

Communication skills

Ability to multitask

Job description

National Account Manager - Frozen Food / Bakery products - UK

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 OTE £100,000+ (Uncapped commission)

Working Hours: Monday - Friday, Company Car or car allowance, Tailored Benefits Package

Our client is a leading bakery manufacturer that is dedicated to producing products that have a quality recognised as second to none. With a strong order book and growth into various export markets they are looking for a National Account Manager to join their sales team.

Role & Responsibilities

• Increasing wholesale customer portfolio including identifying opportunities, communicating with new and existing clients, building and developing relationships
• Formulating customer specific sales plans/strategies
• Develop and execute strategic plans
• Develop and execute on pricing strategies
• Understand customer KPIs, targets and review performance
• Customer facing including presentations to large wholesale customers including product samples, organising and managing regular customer meetings
• Completing market reviews, designing sales strategy
• Liaising with the New Product Development team and the technical teams
• Manage and direct all sales efforts as National Account Manager for assigned customers across the UK
• Defend and expand existing base of own brand and white brand sales
• Participate in the development, implementation and achievement of annual budgets.
• Analyze business trends to develop business growth strategy and manage total opportunity pipeline.
• Work closely with Supply Chain team to maximise sustainable sales

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Previous Account Management and Business Development experience within the FMCG sector, particularly bakery, frozen food
• Experience dealing with retailers
• Experience presenting and selling to large group buyers
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to multitask

Benefits Package

• £45,000 - £50,000 OTE £100,000+ (Uncapped commission)
• Monday - Friday, Company Car or car allowance, Tailored Benefits Package

If you are interested in the role or looking for something similar please contact our Managing Consultant, Emma Hardman

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

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