National Account Manager - Premier Foods : Job Details

Company description:

Premier Foods is one of Britain’s biggest listed food companies, employing over 4,000 colleagues at 15 manufacturing sites and offices up and down the country. Many of our brands have been part of UK life for more than a century and you’ll find them in 94% of British households.At Premier foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and potential colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome.

Job description:

This role is an exciting opportunity to join us as a National Account Manager working in our grocery business unit. Working with the Sales Controller, you will support them in developing strategic customer joint business plans and will be directly responsible & accountable for the implementation of the plan in one Multiple Customer in the Irish Market.  Resilient, hands on and able to work in a dynamic atmosphere with experience of cross functional working and able to demonstrate strong commercial thinking, you will have a proven ability of interacting with customers and delivering customer performance. You will have a good understanding and experience in Category based selling.

Your role is pivotal in delivering the budgeted sales, spend and profit measures for your customer’s P&L. 

Your day to day activities will include leading regular monthly meetings with customers, submitting promotions and NPD in a timely manner, and becoming an expert in key categories to deliver incremental space and range for your portfolio. You will also analyse sales, market share & promotional performance to optimize sales & profit, present performance reviews at meetings, and update monthly tracker reports for NPD, Promotional & Accruals meetings.

• Must have at least 3 years experience as a National Account Manager in a multiple channel in Republic of Ireland
• The ideal candidate will have experience of working in an Multinational OR Distributor (dedicated to a Multinational)
• Food background is an advantageous but not essential
• Team player, with ability to work autonomously
• Strong communicator who is comfortable presenting and able to engage multiple stakeholders
• Understanding of P&L Management & Strong Commercial Acumen
• Excellent planning, organisational and time management
• Exceptional Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Analytical skills: create robust analysis and meaningful insights to drive actions and highlight opportunities

• Bonus
• Company Car Allowance
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Hybrid working
• Private Medical Insurance
• Sharesave Scheme
• The Hamper - our employee discount platform