National Account Controller - Convenience Channel

Global, High Growth Categories & Brand Leaders; our client has realised their strategic goals by growing through both strong organic development combined with Rapid and Strong Entry into New Channels. One of the keys to growth has been their ability to drive a Growth agenda within Grocery National Accounts; and in doing so establish a Best in Class National Account Manager teams. Their next phase of growth is underpinned by committing strong levels of investment into both NPD and Leading Edge Category solutions. Operating within the Branded arena their offering is both sophisticated and premium in nature and subsequently has become a real product of choice for many discerning customers and consumers. Reporting initially to the Sales Director and working closely with the Marketing Director you will take full P&L accountability for Total Convenience Channel. This role will see you operating at very senior level both internally and externally in which you will drive business performance within your accounts whilst acting as the 'key lead' for Board Visible Strategic Initiatives.

Responsibilities

Take full P&L accountability for Total Convenience Channel; Operate at very senior level both internally and externally driving business performance within accounts; Act as key lead for Board Visible Strategic Initiatives; Strategic Mapping & New Business Development; Leading the Team & Customer Contact; Getting Close to NPD, Marketing & the Manufacturing Teams; Accountability for All Senior Contacts within Convenience Channel; Working with key Trade Marketing Stakeholders; Supporting launch of NPD; Driving key events around Commercial Brand Plans; Deliver Leadership: Direct & Matrix; Set the Vision/Direction; Inspire

Requirements

Operating at a high commercial level within a leading branded FMCG business; Convenience experience at either Controller or Senior National Account Manager level; Real “can do” mentality; Creative flair for solution focused thinking inside a matrix framework; Huge amount of drive and passion for delivering real quality to the end consumer; Creative flair for delivering ground breaking customer solutions; Real appreciation of “Category Led” trading strategies underpinned by a robust intellectual appreciation of the macro issues facing the current retail channel