National Account Manager Food - Michael Page Retail : Job Details

The chance to work with a unique and rapidly growing, challenger food brand. Develop and build relationships with influential FMCG accounts.

Client Details

My client is a health-conscious food challenger brand that is rapidly growing. Having only started a few years ago, they've gone from strength to strength, and are building up their team as they continue their expansion into retail.

Description

• Manage and construct strong relationships with key accounts
• Own P&L Management and forecasting for retail customers
• Utilize category data to effectively communicate, sell-in recommendations.
• Developing and implementing effective sales strategies
• Achieving sales targets and outcomes within schedule
• Work closely with the Head of Sales to grow the business
• Identifying market trends and patterns, in order to stay ahead of competitors

Profile

A successful National Account Manager (Food) should have:

• 2+ years FMCG experience working in a Sales, Category management or Grad scheme
• Previous experience working with retailers (grocery is preferred)
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Commercial understanding of P&L, selling and negotiating
• Comfortable working with Excel, handling and presenting data
• Effectively channel a story, to engage with buyers and secure listings
• Work from the Central London office 3 days per week

Job Offer

• Salary up to 40k depending on the right candidate
• Comprehensive benefits package, including company share options and wellbeing benefits
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Hybrid Working (3 days in Central London
• Chance to work with a vibrant and exciting business