Junior National Account Manager

Company: One of UK’s fastest growing privately owned branded desserts manufacturers has created an opportunity for a Junior National Account Manager to join the team. The business has established themselves as one of the leading suppliers within the category they operate. Producing high quality branded and private label products the business has a strong presence across the grocery multiples retail channel. They remain highly profitable and they have recently invested their production facilities. Following growth of their UK business, they are now looking to appoint a Junior National Account Manager to support the wider commercial team and develop new business. Role: As a Junior National Account Manager, you will support the wider commercial team across a number of high profile customer accounts. Accounts within the portfolio include, Waitrose, Ocado, Prezzo, Pizza Express, Zizi and Ask to name a few. In addition to supporting the further growth of the current customer base you will tasked with developing new trading relationships. Reporting into the Sales Director you will work closely with the entire Sales team as well as the Category, NPD, Purchasing, Technical, Planning and Operations teams. Key areas of responsibility will include; day to day relationships with the customers, sales forecasting and analysis, support with customer presentations and product demonstrations.

Responsibilities

support the wider commercial team across a number of high profile customer accounts; support the further growth of the current customer base; develop new trading relationships; work closely with the Sales team and Category, NPD, Purchasing, Technical, Planning and Operations teams; day to day relationships with the customers; sales forecasting and analysis; support with customer presentations and product demonstrations

Requirements

minimum of two years commercial experience within a food manufacturing environment or FMCG business; an interest in food; a good eye for detail and numbers; results driven; a real team player

Benefits

Bonus; Benefits