Wholesale Account Manager
Posted 20 days 19 hours ago by Landers Recruitment Ltd
Package: Salary c£45k basic + 20% bonus
Location: Greater Manchester / M62 Corridor
Background
Our client is a well-established business within the FMCG industry, working with a number of the world's biggest brands across the UK and globally.
The business is enjoying a period of significant growth with turnover now in excess of £60m. Due to this they are looking to expand their team and to recruit an experienced Wholesale Account Manager to join the successful Field Sales Team of a growing national UK FMCG Wholesaler.
Key Responsibilities
This is a specialist Wholesale role, field based with daily focus on selling major FMCG brands to wholesalers in the Greater Manchester Area / M62 corridor.
Responsible for planning and developing the account base to maximise its potential and driving the daily management of sales orders and customer service.
- Management of a portfolio of wholesale accounts in the territory
- Achieve defined sales targets on a monthly / quarterly basis
- Selling new products and tracking brand distribution at account level
- Track and monitor customer performance
- Identify and drive new sales opportunities
- Provide all appropriate reports and updates to Sales Manager and wider business as required
- Liaise with the operational team to plan and ensure excellent customer service
What we need from you?
- Excellent / specific knowledge of the North West FMCG Wholesale market
- Minimum 4 years sales experience in a recognised FMCG branded environment
- Preferably with a good existing contact network
- Demonstrate previous success and growth achievements.
- Knowledge of clearance / residual stocks
- IT literate, including all Microsoft applications
- Commercial understanding of key financial measures, including GP and PoR calculations
- Product category knowledge would be highly desirable - Confectionery, soft drinks, general grocery etc.
- Growth mindset and ideas
- "Drive" and "Will do Attitude"
Apply now or contact Landers Recruitment and ask for Ella for more information!