National Account Manager - Frozen Food / Bakery Sector

National Account Manager - Frozen Food / Bakery products - UK

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 OTE / £100,000+ (Uncapped commission). Workdays: Monday - Friday. Benefits: Company car or car allowance, Tailored Benefits Package.

Overview

Our client is a leading bakery manufacturer dedicated to producing products whose quality is recognised as second to none. With a strong order book and growth into various export markets, they are looking for a National Account Manager to join their sales team.

Role & Responsibilities

• Increase wholesale customer portfolio, identifying opportunities, communicating with new and existing clients and building relationships.
• Formulate customer specific sales plans/strategies.
• Develop and execute strategic plans and pricing strategies.
• Understand customer KPIs, targets and review performance.
• Present to large wholesale customers, including product samples and organising regular meetings.
• Complete market reviews, design sales strategies.
• Liaise with the New Product Development and technical teams.
• Manage and direct all sales efforts as National Account Manager for assigned customers across the UK.
• Defend and expand existing own brand and white brand sales base.
• Participate in development, implementation and achievement of annual budgets.
• Analyse business trends to grow the business and manage the opportunity pipeline.
• Work closely with Supply Chain team to maximize sustainable sales.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Previous account management and business development experience within FMCG, particularly bakery or frozen food.
• Experience dealing with retailers.
• Experience presenting & selling to large group buyers.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to multitask.

Benefits Package

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 OTE / £100,000+ (Uncapped commission). Monday - Friday, Company car or car allowance, Tailored Benefits Package.

If you are interested in the role or looking for something similar, please contact our Managing Consultant, Emma Hardman.

Please note: as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

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