Adjacency Recruitment Group
National Account Manager
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National Account Manager
£60,000 - £65,000 (Neg, DOE) + car + bonus
Somerset
Remote / Hybrid (person dependant)
Are you looking to work for an independent, ambitious and hugely successful FMCG firm? Do you want a role where you will be empowered with autonomy and supported every step of the way? Would you be proud to work for a firm who are self-sufficient using renewable energy? If this sounds intriguing, please get in touch today.
This £200m t/o privately-owned business is looking for a National Account Manager to drive their Convenience, Independent and Wholesale operations. The National Account Manager will continue to build relationships with the symbol group and the wholesale depot teams. Of paramount importance is someone who can help grow their branded presence across these channels, gaining category prominence based on the quality and desirability of their brands, over competitors’ portfolios.
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This is an exciting time to be joining this business. Plans are afoot to expand the operation substantially leading to career progression opportunities and a chance to play key leadership role in the business.
Some of the key responsibilities of the National Account Manager
- Own and develop commercial relationships with key symbol groups and wholesale accounts
- Build and nurture relationships with central buying teams as well as regional and independent wholesalers
- Look to increase the branded volume within key accounts in the channel
- Be a true brand advocate of the business, by attending relevant conferences, networking and trade events
The successful candidate will have
- Proven track record in convenience or wholesale within a branded FMCG food business
- Direct understanding of managing major symbol and wholesale accounts
- Able to personally win new listings and drive back-office teams to ensure convenience retailer satisfaction
- Be adept at JBP across your accounts to gain maximum financial return and category placement
- A strong new business development, growth mindset
- Full UK driving licence and ability and desire to travel to meet with clients.
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Benefits
- Competitive basic salary
- Bonus based on personal achievements
- Good benefits package
- Company car
This is a rare opportunity and as such the client is looking for someone who can bring passion, excitement, determination and creativity to the table and in return they can offer the opportunity to play a key part in the future growth of the business. Having spent significant time with this client, we can genuinely state that this is one of the nicest, most ambitious and quality driven clients we have had the joy to work with, within the FMCG space.
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