National Account Controller - Dovetail Recruitment Ltd : Job Details

National Account Controller Job in Christchurch

• Competitive salary with annual salary reviews
• Structured bonuses (based on company & individual performance)
• 25 days holiday per annum, increasing to 27 days after 3 years’ service and 30 days after 5 years’ service
• Flexible working

With our client’s entrepreneurial spirit and drive to succeed they are searching for a dynamic and experienced National Account Controller to lead one of their commercial teams and build exceptional relationships with their high street and grocery customers.

You will champion your area, and drive clear strategy, development, and profitability across the group. Reporting to the Commercial Director, this role carries a lot of internal exposure and autonomy to make a difference.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Bring your passion and enthusiasm to grow existing clients, alongside generating new business
• Agree and execute yearly sales and JBPs
• Empower and develop your team, through coaching, training, and mentorship
• Relentlessly pioneer the future and pursue ambitious growth opportunities in your customers
• Be resourceful & employ innovative solutions to deliver value, gross margin & volume targets for your customers

· Be great at the basics of strong account management, negotiation, reporting and objection handling

• Contribute to the wider sales team and support other colleagues with their accounts. Share your ideas and help contribute to team goals and ambitions

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience of working in FMCG national accounts
• Retail/FMCG experience essential, ideally top 6 grocery
• Detail orientated with an ability to multi-task and set priorities
• Results driven with focus on commercials and P&L management
• Strong relationship building acumen and excellent communication skills
• Strong leadership & organisational skills

Additional Benefits:

• Extensive benefits programme including buying additional holiday, medical cash plan, access to mental health support and many other benefits
• Work flexibly: work where it works for you
• Great learning and development and progression opportunities
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Generous Company Sick Pay
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
• Solent social events run by our inhouse Social Team
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Free parking on Christchurch Quay

This National Account Controller job in the FMCG industry would suit candidates with strong leadership skills and a creative & commercial mindset. You will need to have an understanding of FMCG national accounts, working with ideally top 6 grocery and a results-driven focus.

If you are interested in this National Account Controller job in Christchurch, please click 'apply now’, or give us a call and ask for Laura. We will discuss your experience in more detail, give you more insight into the role and company and put forward an application on your behalf. When it comes to interviews, we will of course give you help and guidance along the way.

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