Senior National Account Manager

Advocate Group; London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative FMCG food company is seeking a Senior National Account Manager to lead key business accounts in the foodservice and OOH channels. This role offers the chance to drive significant business growth while working closely with category management and NPD functions. If you are a fearless and passionate business developer with a proven track record in sales, this opportunity could be your next big step. Join a forward-thinking company that values your expertise and offers a dynamic environment to thrive in.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Benefits Package

Qualifications

• Experienced in sales with a strong commercial mindset.
• Proven ability to manage the sales cycle from prospecting to closing.

Responsibilities

• Manage a leading account and drive profitable growth.
• Achieve and exceed sales and margin targets.
• Develop short, medium, and long-term strategies for the account.

Skills

Sales in Foodservice

Contract Catering

QSR Accounts

Negotiation Skills

Time Management

Business Development

Job description

Job Description

Senior National Account Manager

London

£55,000 - £60,000 + Car Allowance + Benefits

Do you want to be at the forefront of a game-changing business in the food industry? Are you a fearless and relentless business developer with a passion for food and drink?

The Advocate Group are currently representing an innovative FMCG food company disrupting the market. We are looking for a Senior National Account Manager to own and develop key business accounts across the foodservice/OOH channel. This is a role focusing on business growth across Contract Caterers, OOH, Foodservice and QSR.

Key Responsibilities:

• To manage a leading Account and drive profitable growth.
• Achieve and exceed sales and margin targets
• Develop the short, medium and long-term strategy for the Account which is in line with the business strategy
• Construct and agree a Joint Business Plan with this leading account.
• To work with the Category Management and NPD functions to develop category growth plans in line with the business strategy.
• To manage and control pricing
• To select and drive a new business pipeline
• Opportunity for man-management

About You:

• Experienced in sales in foodservice, contract catering, QSR accounts
• Passion for the food & drink industry, with a strong commercial mindset.
• Proven ability to own the sales cycle from prospecting to closing.
• Highly organised, with strong time management and planning skills.
• Fearless, high-energy, and relentless in driving business growth.
• Strong communicator with the ability to influence and negotiate.
• A self-starter who thrives in an autonomous role.

If this opportunity sounds like a great fit for you, we’d love to hear from you!

Please get in touch with Sam or click “Apply Now” to be considered for this vacancy.

The Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner to the FMCG and consumer product sectors, based in the UK. We are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all suitably qualified persons. By applying for this role, you agree to our Privacy Policy, available on our website. Please note that The Advocate Group is acting as an employment agency about this vacancy