National Account Manager - Space 8 Recruitment : Job Details

Space 8 Recruitment are proud to be partnering our international FMCG client in order to recruit a National Account Manager.  This is a brand new role, focussing on growing Canadian sales, and as such travel to Canada will be required, though the rest of your time would be split between the company HQ in Birmingham and working from home. The Company This well-known FMCG brand has grown to become number 1 of its kind in the UK and aims to be number 1 in Canada by 2030.  The Role This role reports into the Head of North American Sales and has a direct report here in the UK and shares a team member based in Canada. We are looking for a driven and highly ambitious individual to take this brand to the next level in Canada by driving sales over the next 5 years so that this company becomes the number 1.  This will mean a significant increase in turnover which will be achieved by managing existing accounts and identifying and targeting new accounts with the support of your business development colleagues.Duties will include: 

• Managing relationships with buyers in existing accounts to ensure best positioning of the brand and product   
• Analyse account performance and deliver insights to support strategic decision making.
• Evaluate promotional activity and ensure that they drive desired outcomes 
• Identify growth opportunities and strengthen overall brand presence
• As sales grow, build a team beneath you to continue that growth 
• Taking full responsibility for the P&L performance of multiple high-value strategic accounts 

What are we looking for? 

• We are looking for someone who is very ambitious and wants to grow this brand to take the number 1 position and in doing so grow their own career 
• Proven success in a National Accounts role is VITAL 
• Significant experience of FMCG is VITAL 

What are they offering? The benefits offered here are outstanding and reflect the company's desire to attract the best of the best.A generous basic of £55k plus 20% bonus + £6600 car allowance (OTE £72k)Hybrid working; 2 or 3 days in, the rest at homeFlexi working; hours can be worked to fit around your life26 days holiday + 8 bank holidaysPrivate medical for you and your familyLife assuranceAccident protectionGenerous pensionSubsidised gym and restaurant on siteEmployee assistance schemeRecognition awardsEnhanced maternity & paternity benefitsHuge staff discount on productsStudy support programmesFree on-site parkingWhat now?If you are an experienced National Accounts Manager with FMCG exposure with a desire to be a part of this company's success story apply now. We'd love to tell you all about it.We regret that of you haven't heard from us in a few days then your application has been unsuccessful.