National Account Manager – Confectionery – Retail

One of Europe’s most successful manufacturers of branded, private label and licensed Confectionery are seeking a high calibre National Account Manager to develop their business within the retail channel. The role is responsible for strategic growth of retail customers including Sainsbury’s, Co-Op, Next, Matalan and Dunelm, reporting into the Commercial Director and working closely with the NPD team.

Responsibilities

Strategic growth of retail customers including Sainsbury’s, Co-Op, Next, Matalan and Dunelm; reporting into the Commercial Director; working closely with the NPD team; full P&L responsibility; developing joint business plans; ensuring delivery of agreed KPI’s

Requirements

Driven and dynamic individual with a proven track record of building long term trading relationships with retail customers; currently operating at National Account Manager or Senior National Account Manager level; experience with branded and private label food products is essential

Nice to have

Impulse product sector experience (Confectionery, Snacking or Soft Drinks)