National Accounts Growth Leader

Cranswick Country Foods PLC; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cranswick Continental Foods in the UK is seeking a commercially driven National Account Manager to own key retail accounts and steer profitable growth across categories. You will partner with NPD, Marketing and Operations to bring innovative products to market and translate insights into winning strategies.

You will build influential relationships with customers, shape pricing and forecasting, and drive category opportunities while delivering outstanding results for retailers across the UK.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing major retail or foodservice accounts within FMCG.
• Strong commercial acumen with pricing, margin management, forecasting.
• Excellent relationship-building and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and prioritise the day-to-day commercial agenda for your accounts, ensuring opportunities, projects and customer actions are delivered effectively.
• Build strong, lasting relationships with key retail and foodservice customers, becoming a trusted partner.
• Develop a deep understanding of the wider Out of Home and food manufacturing market to drive mutual growth.
• Spend time with customers, translating insight into winning commercial strategies.
• Own the commercial performance of your accounts, using margin analysis and market insight to maximise profitability.
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional customer service and operational excellence.

Skills

National accounts

Retail management

Strategic planning

Cross-functional

Job description

Cranswick Continental Foods in the UK is seeking a commercially driven National Account Manager to own key retail accounts and steer profitable growth across categories. You will partner with NPD, Marketing and Operations to bring innovative products to market and translate insights into winning strategies.

You will build influential relationships with customers, shape pricing and forecasting, and drive category opportunities while delivering outstanding results for retailers across the UK.