Senior National Account Manager in Bala

The Cake Crew; Bala; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Senior National Account Manager to lead strategic initiatives in the food industry. This role requires a dynamic individual with a strong FMCG background and excellent communication skills. You will be responsible for managing key accounts, developing promotional plans, and collaborating with various internal teams to drive business growth. Join a motivated team where your contributions will be valued and make a significant impact on the company's success. If you're passionate about the food sector and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in the food industry, ideally within private label bakery.
• Branded FMCG background with strong commercial skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage annual budgets and develop promotional plans.
• Grow account base through strategic implementation.
• Serve as the primary contact for retailers and internal teams.

Skills

FMCG experience

Communication skills

Commercial acumen

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Job description

The Cake Crew are looking for an experienced Senior National Account Manager/Account Controller to join our commercial team. The ideal candidate will have experience in an FMCG environment and exposure to the major multiples. The role involves liaising with, externally Retailers, Suppliers & Providers of Services, internally Finance, Technical, NPD, Operations, Procurement, Supply Chain & Senior Management.

PERSON PROFILE

Excellent communication, organisation and decision making skills, with the ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines. This is a role for an active manager, with total involvement in the business and has a motivational and inspirational approach. You will be looking to join a company where you can develop, implement and maintain the standards expected by the company and customers.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

1. Targeted against annual budget across assigned accounts
2. Develop the JBP, NPD and Promotional Plans with full P&L responsibility across assigned accounts
3. Maintain and grow account base through strategic implementation and creativity
4. Develop and manage a network of senior commercial and marketing contacts across key food retailers to keep up with customer needs and assist in sustainably growing the business
5. Serve as the contact person for retailers and internal teams
6. Ensure adherence to all brand guidelines
7. Senior lead on NPD Team providing support in line with the Head of NPD s KPI s
8. Responsible for the development for TCC Branded and Licenced Co-Man business ensuring ranges are developed within brand guidelines and are commercially viable to drive market share. Also responsible for managing agreed contracts/KPI s/JPB s where applicable

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

1. Experience of the food industry essential, ideally within private label bakery
2. Branded FMCG background and training
3. Able to collaborate internally with commercial functions
4. Demonstrates commercial acumen and enthusiasm for the FMCG industry
5. Tenacious and proactive, finds solutions to problems
6. Confident, articulate and courteous communicator over the phone, face to face and in writing
7. Actively works with the team to create a positive team environment
8. Is highly flexible, competent and adaptable and takes responsibility for own learning
9. Undertakes tasks with enthusiasm and takes pride in his/her work at all times. Communicates effectively at all levels, considers other s opinions and always treats others with respect
10. Displays a positive and professional attitude

DESIRABLE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

1. Experience of working with Top 4 and Discounters in Private Label
2. Driven and energetic, possessing a highly-personable style that easily connects and works well within a motivated, highly-collaborative team culture
3. Ability to read, understand and implement category data to scientifically support decision making both internally and with retailers

To apply please send your CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed) for more details, alternatively, visit our website (url removed) to apply online.